Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA • private • DIII | Midwest Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Town (Town: Fringe )

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,140 • Total: 1,142

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

600 First St. SW
Mount Vernon, IA
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Website

https://www.cornellcollege.edu/

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 608 (53.3%) • Female: 532 (46.7%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	37	3.2%
Black/African American	91	8.0%
Hispanic/Latino	118	10.4%
White	810	71.1%
Two or More Races	12	1.1%
International	32	2.8%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

80.7%

2,490 admitted from 3,087 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 580-655
Math: 570-663
Total: 1150-1318

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

23-30

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:	02/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

71.7%

4-Year Graduation Rate

67.0%

Freshman Retention Rate

74.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

15.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$62,528

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $49,970

Room & Board

$1,200

Books & Supplies

$11,358

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$18,285
$30,001-48,000	$17,873
$48,001-75,000	$22,174
$75,001-110,000	$26,134
$110,001+	$30,897

Students Receiving Pell Grants

99%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$25,850

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division III

Conference

Midwest Conference

Men's Sports (10)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Wrestling

Women's Sports (10)

Basketball Cross Country Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball Wrestling

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