Cornell College

Mount Vernon, Iowa

Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Master's degree

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Rankings: #83 (Washington Monthly)▼
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #83 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #121 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
Value rank
Ranked #467 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
Tuition — In-State: $50,634▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $66,352
Room & Board: $11,358
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $38,486
Pell Grant Recipients: 30%
Tuition — Out-of-State: $50,634▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $66,352
Room & Board: $11,358
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $38,486
Pell Grant Recipients: 30%
Gas: ⛽ $4.36 / gal
Test Scores: SAT 1150–1318▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1150–1318
SAT ERW: 580–655
SAT Math: 570–663
ACT Composite: 23–30
Admit Rate: 81%
Total Enrollment: 1,084
Undergrad: 1,082
Graduate: 2
Student-Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Retention Rate: 74%
Graduation Rate: 72%
Official Portal: Visit University Site ↗

600 First St. SW, Mount Vernon, Iowa, 52314-1098