Known for business — close-knit campus
Cornell College is a private institution in Mount Vernon with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1246, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
72% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,460 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,079.
Established
1853
Motto
Deus et Humanitas
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division III sports
Division
Division III
81%Acceptance
1246SAT Avg
1,074Students
12:1Student:Faculty
72%Grad Rate
$53,460Earnings 10yr
$25,079Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate80.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1246
Reading & WritingMid: 660
580655
MathMid: 620
570663
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 27
2330
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$50,634
Room & Board$11,358
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$64,336
Average Net Price$25,079
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$18,285
$30–48K$17,873
$48–75K$22,174
$75–110K$26,134
$110K+$30,897
Programs (45)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,074
Gender Split
46% / 54%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%
Race & Ethnicity
White 72%
Black 8%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 3%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate71.7%
Freshman Retention74.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$39,299
8 Years$49,843
10 Years$53,460
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$40,600
Men
$51,800
More About This School
Varsity Sports
Source: Wikipedia