About
About Cornell College
Cornell College is a private liberal arts college in Mount Vernon, IA, known for its block plan curriculum, liberal arts college, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 79%, Cornell College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 329 students each year. Cornell College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1130–1260, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Cornell College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $38,407 per year; the sticker price of $62,735 may look very different from what your family actually pays.
Admissions
Cornell College acceptance rate and admitted student profile
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Financial Aid & Cost
What Cornell College actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Est. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | ~$63k/yr | $16.4k |
| 30k-48k | ~$63k/yr | $18.5k |
| 48k-75k | ~$63k/yr | $20.2k |
| 75k-110k | ~$63k/yr | $22.9k |
| 110k+ | ~$63k/yr | $29.3k |
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Outcomes & Campus