Cornell College
Liberal arts college · Mount Vernon, IA · 1,086 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
80%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1120–1285
ACT (middle 50%)
23–30
Average net price
$25,297
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$68,934
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
60%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Cornell College?
Cornell College accepts about 80 of every 100 applicants (80%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1120 and 1285 on the SAT. A score at or above 1285 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1120, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 23–30.
The latest federal data says Cornell College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Cornell College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Cornell College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $68,934 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $25,297 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $54,776 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$54,776
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$54,776
- Room & board$12,064
- Total cost of attendance$68,934
- Average net price after grants$25,297
Popular majors
Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Biology, Education, Business, Psychology.
Cornell College FAQ
- What is Cornell College's acceptance rate?
- 80% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Cornell College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1120–1285. Aim for 1285 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Cornell College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 23–30.
- Is Cornell College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Cornell College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Cornell College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Cornell College cost?
- About $68,934 a year before aid; $25,297 on average after grants.
- What is Cornell College's FAFSA school code?
- 001856. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Cornell College receives your information.
- What is Cornell College's graduation rate?
- 60% of students finish within six years.
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