Cornell College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5078 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1415 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1336 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 39 | In Iowa State |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 1,082
- Graduates
- 2
- Male:Female Ratio
- 53:47
- 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 81% 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 | 81% | 78% | 83% |
| Applicants | 3,087 | 1,534 | 1,460 |
| Admissions | 2,490 | 1,204 | 1,205 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 298 | 170 | 113 |
2 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
28 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1150
or below
75% of them
had 1318
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Cornell College are 1150-1318 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
83 or 28%
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 | 770 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 111 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 87 (8%) |
| Asian | 33 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 32 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 25 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 11 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Cornell College is $25,850 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 | $18,285 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,873 |
| $48-75K | $22,174 |
| $75-110K | $26,134 |
| $110K+ | $30,897 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $49,970 | $2,700 |
| Tuition in-state | $49,970 | $2,700 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $49,970 | $2,700 |
| Fee in-district | $664 | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $664 | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $664 | $100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,062 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,198 |
| Room charge | $5,162 |
| Meal charge | $6,036 |
Cornell College majors
Cornell College has granted 185 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs and 4 master's in Creative Writing. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Cornell College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 15 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 | |
| Computer Science | 12 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 12 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |
| Creative Writing | 7 | 4 |
| Engineering, General | 11 | |
| Management Science | 11 | |
| Finance, General | 8 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | |
| General Studies | 6 | |
| Psychology, General | 6 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Applied Psychology | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| General Literature | 3 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3 | |
| Applied Statistics, General | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 2 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 2 | |
| Environmental Studies | 2 | |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |
| Anthropology, Other | 1 | |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Engineering Science | 1 | |
| Environmental Science | 1 | |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Physics, General | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 185 | 4 |
Cornell College has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 18% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 68% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Cornell College has published 75 scientific papers with 819 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Genetics, Pathology, Chemistry, Surgery, Biochemistry, Oncology and Cancer research, Psychology, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 9 |
| 2005 | 0 | 24 |
| 2006 | 0 | 13 |
| 2007 | 0 | 34 |
| 2008 | 0 | 11 |
| 2009 | 0 | 12 |
| 2010 | 1 | 24 |
| 2011 | 0 | 25 |
| 2012 | 0 | 26 |
| 2013 | 0 | 25 |
| 2014 | 0 | 11 |
| 2015 | 0 | 20 |
| 2016 | 2 | 12 |
| 2017 | 3 | 16 |
| 2018 | 2 | 13 |
| 2019 | 7 | 19 |
| 2020 | 10 | 35 |
| 2021 | 8 | 87 |
| 2022 | 6 | 104 |
| 2023 | 5 | 150 |
| 2024 | 18 | 132 |
Cornell College alumni
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James Daly
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage 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.
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Leo Beranek
- Occupations
- engineerphysicistelectrical engineeruniversity teacheraudio engineer
- 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
- politicianintelligence analystteachermilitary officer
- 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 | 288 |
| 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 |