Mount Vernon, IA
65%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,480 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 796 |
| Total Received | 2,276 |
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| SAT | 6119 |
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| ACT | 1296 |
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Cornell College, founded in 1853, is a private liberal arts college. Its 129-acre campus is located in Mount Vernon, IA.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 1,008 |
| Established in | 1853 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Methodist |
| Accredited by |
• HLC Higher Learning Commission • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) |
129-acre campus in Mount Vernon (population: 4,444), 15 miles from Cedar Rapids and 20 miles from Iowa City. Air and bus serve Cedar Rapids; train serves Mt. Pleasant (70 miles).
Cornell College
600 First Street, SW
Mount Vernon, IA 52314-1098
| Application fee | $30
(waived if filed online) |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
December 1 (priority deadline) February 1 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Considered if submitted |
65%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,480 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 796 |
| Total Received | 2,276 |
Character/ personal qualities
Secondary school record
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Standardized test scores
State residency
Religious affiliation/commitment
Colleen Murphy
Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admission
P: 800 747-1112
F: 319 895-4451
admissions@cornellcollege.edu
| Tuition | $41,874 |
| Room | $4,326 |
| Board | $5,058 |
| Additional fees | $425 |
| Books & supplies | $1,323 |
| Total | $53,006 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $30,999 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $22,007 |
80%
$30,999
Need-based
| Federal | $1,292,643 |
| State | $538,060 |
| Institutional | $16,100,024 |
| Other external | $419,994 |
| Total | $18,350,721 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $4,609 |
| State | $4,250 |
| Institutional | $6,958,624 |
| Other external | $105,601 |
| Total | $7,073,084 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
42%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
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Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 10 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China India Japan Nepal South Korea Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes Host family program International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Ling Zhang
Director of Admissions, International Recruitment
319 895-4170
lzhang@cornellcollege.edu
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