Strong completion rate
Most enrolled students complete their degree.
This school72%
National avg62%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$50,634
Out-of-State Tuition
$50,634
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,358
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,358
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$61,992
Net price (after aid)$25,079
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$18,285
$30k – $48k$17,873
$48k – $75k$22,174
$75k – $110k$26,134
$110k+$30,897
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$53,460
Median debt at graduation$27,000
Est. monthly loan payment$286
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants29%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans64%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
72%
Freshman Retention
74%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$50.6k
Net price
$25.1k
Pell
29%
Median debt
$27k
Earnings (10y)
$53.5k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
BusinessAgricultureComputer ScienceEngineeringHealth SciencesArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsNatural Sciences
Programs (19)
Business
Accounting
Computer Science
Web Development
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCivil Engineering
Health Sciences
Physical TherapyHealth InformaticsPublic Health
Arts & Humanities
HistoryArt HistoryMusic
Social Sciences
Economics
Admissions
Acceptance rate
81%
SAT range
1150 - 1318
ACT range
23 - 30
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Cornell College located?
- Cornell College is located in Mount Vernon, IA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Cornell College?
- Cornell College is a private university based in IA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Cornell College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Cornell College is approximately 81%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Cornell College?
- Cornell College's published in-state tuition is approximately $50,634 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Cornell College?
- Cornell College reports total enrollment of approximately 1,076 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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