Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA · Private nonprofit · 1,086 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$57K
In-state tuition
$55K
Out-of-state tuition
$55K
Graduation rate
60%
Acceptance rate
80%
Median debt
$20K
Borrowing rate
66%
Earnings (all students)
$45K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Town: Large (25k-50k) |
| Region | Plains |
| ZIP | 52314 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$69K
Federal aid / UG
$516
Est. net price
$68K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1234 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 27.0 |
| First-year retention | 80% |
| SAT math (median) | 620 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 560 |
| Undergraduate composition | 69% White · 8% Black · 11% Hispanic · 4% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.cornellcollege.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | $36K | $27K |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $34K | $27K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $33K | $27K |
| Psychology, General. | $25K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — IA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University | $52K | 71% | $20K | $79K |
| Upper Iowa University | $20K | 31% | $16K | $58K |
| Saint Ambrose University | $38K | 70% | $19K | $67K |
| Waldorf University | $27K | 43% | $13K | $59K |
| Grinnell College | $72K | 86% | $8K | $72K |
| Dordt University | $38K | 72% | $16K | $58K |
| Grand View University | $36K | 49% | $15K | $59K |
| Wartburg College | $27K | 68% | $22K | $60K |
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