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Cornell College
  • 4 Year
  • MOUNT VERNON, IA
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Cornell College

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      C+
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B minus
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      B minus
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      B minus
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      B minus
    12. Safety
      B+
    Cornell College is a private college located in Mount Vernon, Iowa in the Cedar Rapids Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 993 undergraduate students. The Cornell College acceptance rate is 82%. Popular majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Graduating 67% of students, Cornell College alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $32,600.
    cornellcollege.edu
    600 FIRST ST. SW
    MOUNT VERNON, IA 52314
    About Cornell College...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Midwest Conference
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    Cornell Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    82%
    Application Deadline
    May 1
    SAT Range
    1060-1280
    ACT Range
    23-29
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $25,028 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $33,265 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B minus
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      23 Graduates
    • Psychology
      23 Graduates
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
      22 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      19 Graduates
    • Management Sciences and Information Systems
      16 Graduates
    • Creative Writing
      15 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      15 Graduates
    • History
      13 Graduates
    • Finance
      11 Graduates
    • Drama and Theatre Production
      10 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      86%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      14%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    993 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    6
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    21%
    Varsity Athletes
    34%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    99%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $43,000 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    67%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
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