Cornell College

Cornell College is a private liberal arts college located in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Cornell College was originally known as the Iowa Conference Seminary and received its present name in 1857. It was founded in 1853 by Reverend Samuel M. Fellows. The college offers several majors and minors in subjects ranging from economics, business, computer science and chemistry. The college also offers pre-professional programs in several subjects like engineering, nursing and continuing education.

Cornell College has an active campus life. Alpha Chi Epsilon, Alpha Sigma Pi, Beta Omicron, College Republicans and Student Global Aids Campaign are some of the student clubs and organizations sponsored by the school. The Student Government Association organizes several educational and cultural student activities on campus as well.

Cornell College Highlights

Where Cornell College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in mathematics, art studies, science, drama and performing arts, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of students.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Selective admissions.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Cornell Students

The student enrollment at Cornell was 1,083 in 2007 (1,073 full-time equivalent).

About 50% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 50% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Cornell participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Cornell provides on-campus housing for 1,072 of its 1,073 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Cornell Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Cornell is in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

Cornell Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: