Cornell College

"In my book there is no better college, and it produces much more than its share of writers, scholars, and executives."
-Loren Pope

CHARACTER

• Private, liberal arts college founded in 1853

• Mount Vernon, Iowa (pop. 4,171), is less than 30 minutes from Iowa City and Cedar Rapids and 4-6 hours from Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Omaha.

• One of only two colleges nationally to have its entire campus listed on the National Register of Historic Places

• Wireless network in all primary academic and residence hall buildings in addition to a network port in every residence hall room.

WORTH NOTING

• The One-Course-At-A-Time academic calendar, begun in 1978, enables students to take a single course for 3½ weeks, with 8 terms a year. Students choose from approximately 60 courses each term; classes are capped at 25, with an average class size of 16.

• More than 95% of Cornell graduates finish in four years or less; two-thirds earn a double major or a major and a minor.

• Cornell College offers several special academic programs that enhance students' classroom experience through research, internships, guest speakers, field trips and off-campus study, etc. These programs include Dimensions: The Center for Science and Culture of Healthcare, the Berry Center or Economics, Business, & Public Policy, the Cornell Fellows Program, and the College's Pre-Law program.

• Over two-thirds of Cornell graduates go on to graduate or professional school.

• Cornell ranks 15th among 424 Division III schools in the number of NCAA Postgraduate Scholars.

ENROLLMENT

• 1,200 students

• Students from 47 states and 20 foreign countries

• More than 80% of students come from outside of Iowa.

• Applications for Fall 2011 admission came from all 50 states and more than 40 countries.

FACULTY & ACADEMICS

• 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio

• 97 full-time faculty

• 96% of full-time faculty hold the most advanced degree in their field.

• Faculty involve students in their research and mentor projects for the annual Student Symposium, the premier campus academic event where students present research findings.

TUITION & FEES

• Tuition, Fees, Room, and Board: $40,650

• Recognized as one of the most affordable private colleges based on the quality of the academic offerings in relation to the cost of attendance, Cornell offers a variety of merit scholarships in addition to need-based financial assistance.

• Scholarships are awarded, regardless of need, to students with high academic ability or special talents in music, theater, or art.

CAMPUS LIFE

• More than 100 clubs, organizations, and special interest groups

• Four-year leadership program and a volunteer services program in which 78% of students participate

• 92% of students live on campus.

• 19 NCAA Division III varsity sports and 40 intramural activities.

ACADEMIC PROFILE OF ENTERING CLASS

• Middle 50% GPA range: 3.3-3.9

• Middle 50% ACT composite scores: 24-29

• Middle 50% SAT composite scores: 1120-1370

• 24% are students of color and 7% are international students.

• 33% graduated in the top 10% of their class; 59% in the top 25% of their class.

• 16% of new students were class or organization presidents, 15% were team captains, 32% were varsity athletes, 34% were involved in music ensembles, and 19% were in involved in theatre.