Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 80%
Cornell College is a private university in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Cornell College was founded in 1853 and enrolls 1,142 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 1,142 |
| Campus Setting | town |
| Admission rate | 80% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $50,634 |
| Out-of-State | $50,634 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Cornell College, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 575 | 610 | 655 |
| SAT Math | 545 | 590 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 30 |
| ACT English | 21 | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 | 28 |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Cornell College.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $49,970 | $49,970 |
| Fees | $664 | $664 |
| Room and Board | $11,358 | $11,358 |
| Books | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $63,192 | $63,192 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 27 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | ||
| Psychology, General | 15 | ||
| Creative Writing | 10 | 2 | |
| Finance, General | 12 | ||
| Computer Science | 11 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 11 | ||
| Engineering, General | 10 | ||
| History, General | 10 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 8 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Business/Managerial Economics | 6 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 6 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | 4 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 4 | ||
| General Literature | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 3 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Anthropology, Other | 3 | ||
| Applied Statistics, General | 2 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Engineering Science | 1 | ||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 1 | ||
| Management Science | 1 | ||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 1 | ||
| Physical Fitness Technician | 1 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release