Cornell College
600 First St. SWMount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-4000
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 1092
Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.cornellcollege.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $37,500.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $50,525.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $50,525.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 520 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 650 |
| SAT Writing | 490 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 30 |
| ACT English | 22 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 96% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 38% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,516.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 9% |
| Average state aid | $3,739.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 96% |
| Average institutional aid | $22,599.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 71% |
| Average student loan | $6,445.00 |
- Degrees
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Archeology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/art Studies
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Computer Science
- Cultural Anthropology
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Economics
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geology/Earth Science
- German Language and Literature
- History
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Teacher Education
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Music Performance
- Music Teacher Education
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Russian Language and Literature
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Women's Studies
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Cornell College Scholarships
Buzza Art Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students accepted to Cornell College who are pursuing a degree in Art. Selection based on student's portfolio. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
F. Armstrong Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduates students accepted to Cornell College who can contribute to the diversity of the campus. Selection based on academic achievement and potential. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
William Fletcher King Scholarship (D)
Scholarship for incoming or transfer students enrolling at Cornell College. Selection based on academic achievement, minimum 4.0 GPA and potential. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Cornell College Art Award
Scholarship for undergraduate students accepted to Cornell College who are majoring in Art. Selection based on portfolio and potential. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Horace Alden Miller Music Awards
Scholarship for undergraduate students accepted to Cornell College who particpate in the school's music program. Selection based on audition and potential. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Iowa Scholarships
Henry Hospers Scholarship (ministry)
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Northwestern College planning to enter foreign or domestic missions, the ministry or other Christian work. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Arthur B. Lederer Memorial Award
Scholarship for graduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Students must demonstrate humanism and an interest in pet practice. Due date may vary. more...
Maggie's Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
Annual award for graduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Students must demonstrate financial need and an interest in small animal medicine. Due date may vary. more...
Sullivan Family Pet Hospital Scholarship
Annual award for Iowa residents who are third- or fourth-year graduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Students must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and an interest in companion animal medicine and surgery. Due date may vary. more...
Luther National Merit Scholarships
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling at Luther College who are National Merit Finalist who chose LC as their first choice. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Eugene & Elise Weyler Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa College of Nursing. Students must rank in the upper 30% of the class, be U.S. citizens, have financial need, demonstrate a caring attitude, high moral character, willingness to succeed, and show professional promise, and participation in campus/community activities. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Presidential Community College Scholarships
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students who are community college transfer students enrolling at Drake University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 CGPA, demonstrate leadership in community college activities, and have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours prior to first-time enrollment at Drake. Renewable. more...
Gladys & Margaret Harvey Education Scholarship
Scholarship for graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa College of Education majoring in Elementary or Secondary Education. Students must have financial need, be student teaching for a full semester, and demonstrate promise in teaching. A personal statement must be included with application packet. more...
Bill & John Fenton Scholarships
Annual award for college juniors or seniors enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students must demonstrate academic achievement. An essay must be included with application packet. more...
Lowden Prize in Latin
Annual award for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students must have completed a minimum of four semester courses in Latin and demonstrate mastery of the language. more...