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.

Highlights

Where the school 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 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,083 in 2007-2008 (1,221 full-time equivalent).

About 52% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 48% 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 (2008-2009)

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

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Housing and Meals

Cornell provides on-campus housing for 1,187 of its 1,221 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

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

Athletics

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

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: