At a glance
Average net price
$23,634
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
61.8%
Admission rate
80%
Undergrad size
1,086
In-state tuition
$52,660
Out-of-state tuition
$52,660
Cost of attendance
$66,249
Median earnings (10y)
$53,460
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,234
- ACT midpoint
- 27
- Retention
- 79.5%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (30%), social sciences (28%), humanities & arts (20%).
- STEM30%
- Business13%
- Humanities & arts20%
- Social sciences28%
- Trades & services10%
- Biological sciences14.5%~158 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business12.7%~138 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology10.4%~113 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Parks & recreation10.0%~109 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education9.1%~99 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences7.7%~84 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English5.5%~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering5.0%~54 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science4.5%~49 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History4.1%~44 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.9%~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
31 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 40 | $34,478 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 36 | $36,103 | $27,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 28 | $32,721 | $27,000 |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | $25,040 | $27,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Sociology and Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Applied Statistics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Literature. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | — | $21,951 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | — | $32,731 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Cornell College
Cornell College is a mid-sized institution located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,086 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Biological sciences, Business, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Cornell College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $23,634 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $52,660 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $66,249 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 61.8%, a above-average completion outcome. 79.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $53,460 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Cornell College confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Biological sciences, Business, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (30% of credentials), social sciences (28% of credentials), humanities & arts (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Cornell College accepts 80% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,234. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 27.
Location & campus
Set in Mount Vernon, Iowa (town), Cornell College draws students from across Iowa and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Cornell College
Q.How much does Cornell College cost?
The average net price at Cornell College is $23,634 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $66,249.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Cornell College?
Cornell College has a 6-year graduation rate of 61.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Cornell College?
Cornell College admits 80% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Cornell College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Cornell College graduate earns $53,460 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Cornell College?
Published tuition is $52,660 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Cornell College located?
Cornell College is located in Mount Vernon, Iowa (ZIP 52314).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Cornell College at their official website.