Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001856
- Phone: (319) 399-8000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
61.77%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$26,623Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Cornell College
1220 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Cornell College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, which is a predominantly rural area.
Cornell College maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Cornell College.
Students can select from several areas of study, including:
- Psychology
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- English Language And Literature
- Social Sciences
The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Very common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are within the range of 23 to 29 for the ACT exam, or 1600 to 2020 on the SAT exam. 46% of those who apply are accepted to Cornell College, of which 23% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found by calling the school or completing the form on this page.
The cost of tuition is nearly $36,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,000 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.
The Cornell College "Rams" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
Students may visit the Cornell College website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Cornell College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Cornell College is about 1,000, with undergraduate students making up about 100% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $44,000-$52,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,400 to $1,600 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $27,840 |
Receiving Student Loans | 61% | $8,471 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Cornell College may provide services like:- Academic counseling for students
Intercollegiate Athletics
Cornell College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Midwest Conference)
- Basketball (Midwest Conference)
- Track and Field (Midwest Conference)
- Football (Midwest Conference)
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Cornell College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
- Art History (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Cornell College.
- Coe College in Dubuque, IA (13 miles away)
- Augustana College in Chicago, IL (54 miles away)
- University of Dubuque in Des Moines, IA (54 miles away)
- Loras College in Fort Dodge, IA (55 miles away)
- Clarke University in Pella, IA (55 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001856
- Phone: (319) 399-8000
- School Homepage