Cornell College
Liberal arts college in Mount Vernon, Iowa
Cornell College Rankings
Cornell College is a private liberal arts college in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Originally the Iowa Conference Seminary, the school was founded in 1853 by George Bryant Bowman. Four years later, in 1857, the name was changed to Cornell College, in honor of iron tycoon William Wesley Cornell, a distant relative of Ezra Cornell .
Admissions
What does this school look for?
Annual Applications
2,532
Acceptance
61%
Graduation Rate
68%
Median SAT Score
1200
Median ACT Score
26
Costs
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$41,874
Fees (in-state)
$425
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-30K | $22,796 |
| 30K-48K | $23,044 |
| 48K-75K | $23,203 |
| 75K-110K | $27,139 |
| 110K+ | $31,427 |
After Graduation
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$45,400
Employed
93%
Campus Life
What's it like to attend this school?
The People
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
1K
Under-Grads
1K
The Campus
Where will you be attending?
Location
600 First St. SW,
Mount Vernon IA
52314-1098
What is Cornell College known for?
Our answer to this is to show you the disciplines in which a school's faculty and alumni have had the highest historical influence. A school may be influential in a discipline even if they do not offer degrees in that area. We've organized two lists to show where they are influential and offer corresponding degrees, and where they are influential through scholarship although they don't offer degrees in the disciplines.
Top areas of influence with degrees offered
Other areas of influence
Influential People
Who are Cornell College's Most influential alumni?
Cornell College's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Political Science, Economics, and Anthropology. Cornell College’s most academically influential people include William R. Allen, Leo Beranek, and L. M. Shaw.