Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Mount Vernon, IA · Town near a city
Type	Private
Undergraduates	1,086
Acceptance rate	80%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1170–1380 · 10% submit
SAT estimated for all students	1130–1340
ACT (middle 50%)	23–30
Testing policy	Optional
Graduation rate	72%
First-year retention	80%
Student–faculty ratio	13:1
Cost of attendance	$66,249
Application fee	$0

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Regular Decision: Mar 1, 2027

Most popular majors: Biology, Business, Social sciences, Parks, recreation & fitness, Psychology.

Cornell College campus map

Campus map of Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA, showing Kimmel Theater, Russell D Cole Library and Cornell Tennis Courts, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of Cornell College and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

Russell D Cole Library, Soccer and Intramural Fields, Richard and Norma Small Athletic and Wellness Center, Cornell Tennis Courts, Norton Geology Center and Anderson Museum, Kimmel Theater.

Around campus

Places to eat: Lincoln Wine Bar, Scorz Bar & Grill, Big's BBQ and Brew Pub
Coffee: White Tree Bakery, Fuel
Nightlife: Yock's Landing
Shops: Bauman's, Hill of A Deal
Museums and culture: Bijou The Movie Theater
Groceries: CarePro Pharmacy
Parks: Memorial Park, Martha Parsons & Family Activities Complex, Bryant Park

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