Cornell College awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$42,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $51,970, students receiving the largest award pay about $9,970 a year before other aid.
Tuition and fees only — housing (about $11,850), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.
1 award granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.
These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.
Published awards range $1,000-$42,000/yr. Cornell College lists 15 merit scholarships in total.
The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.
Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$42,000/yr.
Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 81% of tuition.
1 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.
Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 02/01/2026. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.
💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Cornell College's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.