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Cornell College

Cornell College
600 First Street South West
Mount Vernon, IA 52314-1098


Fax number: (319) 895-4451
Website: https://www.cornellcollege.edu/
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 319 747-1112 1112
800 747-1112 1112 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.56
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 38%
Average SAT I: 638 verbal, 621 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1210 - 1320
Average ACT: 26 English, 25 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 23 - 30
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 24%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 60%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,057
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,425
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 78%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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