Cornell College
Private nonprofit, 4-year
600 First St. SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314-1098
Quick Facts
1,074
Total Enrollment
81%
Acceptance Rate
72%
Graduation Rate
$39,299
Median Earnings (6yr)
$50,634
In-State Tuition
$25,079
Avg Net Price
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1246
Avg SAT Score
About Cornell College
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 600 First St. SW |
| City | Mount Vernon, IA |
| ZIP Code | 52314-1098 |
| County | Linn County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Jonathan Brand (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,074 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 46% |
| Male | 54% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 71.5% |
| Black | 8.1% |
| Hispanic | 10.3% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 2.9% |
| Unknown | 1.8% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 0.4% |
| Part-Time Students | 0.3% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 580 | 630 | 655 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 605 | 663 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 30 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$50,634
In-State Tuition
$50,634
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,336
Total Cost of Attendance
$25,079
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 29% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 64% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 29% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $27,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $21,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $35,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 71% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $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 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$39,299
6 Years After
$49,843
8 Years After
$53,460
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $25,099 | 75th percentile: $57,085
Earnings by Family Income Background
$32,070
Low Income
$38,178
Middle Income
$43,913
High Income
Student Outcomes
74%
Full-Time Retention
72%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$7,938
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$12,613
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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