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Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA·Private·~80% acceptance

Cornell College is a private college in Mount Vernon, IA. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 80% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $23,634 per year. About 67% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $53,460 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$23,634/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $66,249
Aid cuts ~$42,615/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.44–3.94
SAT (middle 50%)1120–1285
ACT (middle 50%)23–30
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
67%
graduation rate
80%
freshman retention
$39,299
median earnings, 6yr
$53,460
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Cornell College's acceptance rate?
Cornell College admits about 80% of applicants.
How much does Cornell College cost?
At Cornell College, the average net price after aid is about $23,634 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $66,249 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Cornell College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1120–1285 on the SAT and 23–30 on the ACT.
What are Cornell College's application deadlines?
Cornell College's deadline is Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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