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Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA · Private Nonprofit · 1,086 students

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$53k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
80%Acceptance Rate
62%Graduation Rate
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Acceptance Rate

79.9%
Open Admission
Out of every 100 applicants, approximately 80 are admitted
Most Selective (0%)Open Admission (100%)

Admitted Student Profile

Average SAT Score
Combined (Math + Reading)
1234
80012001600
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students
27
11836

Student Body

1,086
Total Students
Undergraduates
79.9%
Acceptance Rate
Of applicants admitted
20%
First-Gen Students
First in family to attend college
32%
Pell Grant Students
Receiving federal need-based aid

Cornell College — Admissions

Cornell College has an acceptance rate of 79.9%, making it a moderately selective university.

Competitive applicants typically have an SAT score around 1234 or an ACT score around 27. Strong academics, extracurriculars, and essays are key components of a competitive application.

32% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating that the university serves a significant proportion of students from lower-income backgrounds.

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