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Cornell College
- 600 First St. SW
- Mount Vernon, IA 52314
- OPEID College Code: 00185600
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- General Phone: (319) 895-4000
- President: Leslie H. Garner Jr.
- Website: www.cornellcollege.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 1,083
- College Mascot: Rams
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- United Methodist
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.cornellcollege.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,386 | 1,273 | 2,659 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 580 (42%) | 629 (49%) | 1,209 (45%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 157 (27%) | 159 (25%) | 316 (26%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 121 | 38% |
| ACT ® Exam | 269 | 85% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 540 | 680 |
| SAT ® Math | 530 | 650 |
| SAT ® Writing | 520 | 640 |
| ACT ® Composite | 24 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 23 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 28 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 73%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 71% | 23% | 21% | 73% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,890 | $4,038 | $4,038 | $14,792 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.6% | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Number in Default | 3 | 7 | 11 |
| Number in Repayment | 489 | 321 | 257 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $26,280 | $24,800 | $23,680 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $26,280 | $24,800 | $23,680 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 | $720 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,970 | $6,660 | $6,430 |
| Other Expenses | $1,270 | $1,560 | $1,430 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $35,240 | $33,740 | $32,260 |
| Out of State | $35,240 | $33,740 | $32,260 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $27,000 | $25,520 | $24,400 |
| Out of State | $27,000 | $25,520 | $24,400 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $27,000 | $25,520 | $24,400 |
| Out of State | $27,000 | $25,520 | $24,400 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,083 Undergraduate: 1,083
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 533 Female: 550
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 533 Female: 550
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,067 Part-Time: 16
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,067 Part-Time: 16
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 37 | 3% |
| American Indian | 6 | 0.6% |
| Black | 32 | 3% |
| Asian | 17 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 3% |
| White | 894 | 83% |
| Unknown | 67 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 4 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 501 | 46% |
| Ages 20-21 | 468 | 43% |
| Ages 22-24 | 97 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 6 | 0.6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Ages 40-49 | 3 | 0.3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 295 | 240 | 55 |
| Faculty Status | 97 | 83 | 14 |
| Tenured Faculty | 60 | 60 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 97 | 83 | 14 |
| Primarily Instruction | 97 | 83 | 14 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 31 | 31 | - |
| Other Professionals | 97 | 76 | 21 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 70 | 50 | 20 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 39 | 29 | 10 |
| Skilled Crafts | 9 | 9 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,753 (83) | $67,296 (43) | $57,871 (40) |
| Professor | $75,454 (39) | $76,884 (26) | $72,594 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $55,966 (21) | $56,118 (9) | $55,852 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,487 (18) | $49,597 (6) | $47,932 (12) |
| Instructor | $43,500 (1) | - (-) | $43,500 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,753 (83) | $67,296 (43) | $57,871 (40) |
| Professor | $75,454 (39) | $76,884 (26) | $72,594 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $55,966 (21) | $56,118 (9) | $55,852 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,487 (18) | $49,597 (6) | $47,932 (12) |
| Instructor | $43,500 (1) | - (-) | $43,500 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 389 | 245 | 144 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 295 | 207 | 88 |
| Baseball | 39 | 39 | - |
| Basketball | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| Football | 64 | 64 | - |
| Golf | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| Soccer | 38 | 21 | 17 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 41 | 19 | 22 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 44 | 21 | 23 |
| Cross Country | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 25 | - | 25 |
| Wrestling | 30 | 30 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $32,985 | $26,756 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $7,596 | $4,233 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 52 | 32 | 20 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 64% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 61% |
| Female | 66% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 60% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 65% |
| Unknown | 75% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 12 | - |
| Liquor Related | 2 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 9 | - |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 5 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 5 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
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