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Overview

Cornell College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States. Established in 1853, Cornell College is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. This institution provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 173-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 80-89%. This places it among a least selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. Cornell College also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Cornell College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Cornell College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Cornell College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Cornell College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
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Founded 1853
Motto Deus Et Humanitas
God and Humanity
Colours Purple and white
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Location

Address 600 First Street SW
Mount Vernon
52314-1098 Iowa
United States
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Cornell College Phone Number (319) 895 4000
Cornell College Fax Number (319) 895 4451
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Cornell College is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Cornell College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • Iowa State Department of Education
  • University Senate of the United Methodist Church


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Cornell College as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Cornell College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Cornell College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Cornell College's academic range and degree level offering.



Cornell College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes
M&H
S&T Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Cornell College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Cornell College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Cornell College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Cornell College.



Cornell College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)
International
students		 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Cornell College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Cornell College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Cornell College Admission Info


Cornell College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Cornell College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Cornell College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Cornell College has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Cornell College's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is considered but not required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is considered but not required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Cornell College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Cornell College's Admission Office Admission Office

600 First Street West
Mount Vernon 52314-1098
(319) 895 4477
800 747 1112

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Cornell College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Cornell College Size and Profile


Cornell College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Cornell College has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Cornell College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Cornell College's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


Cornell College's Control Type Control Type

Cornell College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Cornell College's Entity Type Entity Type

Cornell College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Cornell College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Cornell College's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Cornell College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Cornell College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Cornell College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Cornell College is Christian-Methodist Religious Affiliation

Christian-Methodist. United Methodist Church - www.gbhem.org



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Facilities and Services

Cornell College Facilities


Cornell College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Cornell College's Library
Cornell College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 118,522 physical volumes, 8,897 physical media, 189,381 digital/electronic media and 72 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 29 full-time employees, including 4 librarians. Cornell College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Cornell College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Cornell College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,060 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Cornell College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Cornell College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Cornell College Services


Cornell College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Cornell College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Cornell College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Cornell College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Cornell College's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Cornell College Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Cornell College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Cornell College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM)
  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • Midwest Conference
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Official Social Media Channels

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cornell College public or private?

Cornell College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Cornell College profit or non-profit?

Cornell College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Cornell College in terms of enrollment?

Cornell College has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Cornell College in terms of academic staff?

Cornell College's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.

Is Cornell College a coeducational institution?

Cornell College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Cornell College use?

Cornell College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Cornell College affiliated with?

Christian-Methodist. United Methodist Church - www.gbhem.org

Does Cornell College admit international students?

Yes.

What is Cornell College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Cornell College's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Cornell College ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro). International students: 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Cornell College located?

Cornell College is located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States. Address: 600 First Street SW.

Is Cornell College accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Cornell College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (since ).

Does Cornell College offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Cornell College offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Cornell College have a university library?

Yes Cornell College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 118,522 physical volumes, 8,897 physical media, 189,381 digital/electronic media and 72 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 29 full-time employees, including 4 librarians. Cornell College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Cornell College provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Cornell College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,060 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Cornell College have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Cornell College offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Cornell College offer career services?

Not reported

Does Cornell College offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Cornell College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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