Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA · private nonprofit · 1,086 undergraduates
Cornell College is a private nonprofit university in Mount Vernon, IA with relatively accessible admissions, admitting about 80% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
80%
SAT (middle 50%)
1120–1285
ACT (middle 50%)
23–30
Avg net price
$23,634/yr
sticker $66,249
Graduation rate
62%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
1,086
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What is Cornell College's acceptance rate?
Cornell College has an acceptance rate of about 80%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for Cornell College?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Cornell College scored between 1120–1285 on the SAT (ACT 23–30).
How much does Cornell College cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $23,634 per year at Cornell College after financial aid, versus a published cost of $66,249.
What is the graduation rate at Cornell College?
About 62% of students at Cornell College graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.