Cornell College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3440 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #964 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #896 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #2135 of 3,258 | For Bioinformatics and Computational biology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 1,058
- Graduates
- 15
- Male:Female Ratio
- 52:48
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- cornellcollege.edu
Cornell College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Cornell College has an acceptance rate of 79% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 76% | 82% |
| Applicants | 3,057 | 1,512 | 1,545 |
| Admissions | 2,425 | 1,152 | 1,273 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 329 | 181 | 148 |
7 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
33 or 10%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1170
or below
75% of them
had 1380
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Cornell College are 1170-1380 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
84 or 26%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Cornell College are 23-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 796 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 72 (7%) |
| Asian | 38 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 27 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 20 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 10 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Cornell College is $25,686 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,716 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,472 |
| $48-75K | $20,347 |
| $75-110K | $26,019 |
| $110K+ | $30,312 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $48,514 | $14,850 |
| Tuition in-state | $48,514 | $14,850 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $48,514 | $14,850 |
| Fee in-district | $644 | $200 |
| Fee in-state | $644 | $200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $644 | $200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,077 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,872 |
| Room charge | $5,012 |
| Meal charge | $5,860 |
Cornell College majors
Cornell College has granted 221 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Cornell College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 17 |
| Engineering, General | 17 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 |
| Computer Science | 16 |
| Psychology, General | 12 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 |
| General Studies | 9 |
| History, General | 9 |
| Creative Writing | 8 |
| Environmental Studies | 7 |
| Finance, General | 7 |
| Applied Psychology | 6 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 6 |
| Chemistry, General | 6 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 5 |
| Management Science | 5 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 5 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 4 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Physics, General | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 3 |
| Anthropology, Other | 2 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| General Literature | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Musical Theatre | 1 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 221 |
Cornell College has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 59% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Cornell College has published 472 scientific papers with 11,482 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Pathology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Psychology, Surgery, and Immunology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 |
| 1998 | 3 | 5 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 |
| 2000 | 1 | 7 |
| 2001 | 0 | 7 |
| 2002 | 0 | 9 |
| 2003 | 1 | 4 |
| 2004 | 4 | 13 |
| 2005 | 1 | 26 |
| 2006 | 1 | 21 |
| 2007 | 1 | 50 |
| 2008 | 2 | 29 |
| 2009 | 2 | 35 |
| 2010 | 5 | 78 |
| 2011 | 1 | 215 |
| 2012 | 7 | 283 |
| 2013 | 6 | 400 |
| 2014 | 13 | 412 |
| 2015 | 5 | 525 |
| 2016 | 26 | 622 |
| 2017 | 68 | 751 |
| 2018 | 34 | 816 |
| 2019 | 33 | 950 |
| 2020 | 54 | 1137 |
| 2021 | 52 | 1528 |
| 2022 | 23 | 1652 |
| 2023 | 71 | 1730 |
Cornell College alumni
-
James Daly
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
James Firman Daly was an American theater, film, and television actor, who is perhaps best known for his role as Paul Lochner in the hospital drama series Medical Center, in which he played Chad Everett's superior.
-
Leo Beranek
- Occupations
- university teacherelectrical engineerphysicistengineermathematician
- Biography
-
Leo Leroy Beranek was an American acoustics expert, former MIT professor, and a founder and former president of Bolt, Beranek and Newman (now BBN Technologies). He authored Acoustics, considered a classic textbook in this field, and its updated and extended version published in 2012 under the title Acoustics: Sound Fields and Transducers. He was also an expert in the design and evaluation of concert halls and opera houses, and authored the classic textbook Music, Acoustics, and Architecture, revised and extended in 2004 under the title Concert Halls and Opera Houses: Music, Acoustics, and Architecture.
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Chris Carney
- Enrolled in Cornell College
- In 1981 graduated with Bachelor of Social Science
- Occupations
- intelligence analystpoliticianmilitary officerteacher
- Biography
-
Christopher Paul Carney is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district from 2007 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Deb Mell
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Deborah L. "Deb" Mell is an American politician from Chicago. She is a Democrat and was formerly a member of the Chicago City Council, representing the 33rd ward. She previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2009 to 2013.
General info
| Founded | 1853 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Deus et Humanitas |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 281 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 600 First St. SW Mount Vernon, Iowa, 52314-1098 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 3198954000 |