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Cornell College

Private nonprofit Mount Vernon, IA · Town · Plains · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
67%
Graduation Rate
$53,460
Earnings (10yr)
$23,634
Net Price
80%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Cornell College has an acceptance rate of 80%, making it accessible to a wide range of students. This means that more students have the opportunity to pursue their education in a supportive environment, fostering personal and academic growth.

The earnings data shows that graduates from Cornell College earn a median salary of $53,460 ten years after graduation. While specific mobility rates are not available, the school’s focus on a comprehensive education in fields like Biology, Business, and Psychology suggests a solid foundation for future success.

Students here can expect a net price of $23,634, with a median debt of $27,000. This financial outlook indicates that while costs are manageable, graduates may carry a reasonable amount of debt. Cornell College is a good fit for students interested in a close-knit community and a strong liberal arts education, especially those who thrive in small classes and value personalized attention.

Rankings

How Cornell Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation67%Earnings 10yr$53KNet Price$24KRetention80%Median Debt$27KPell Grant Rate32%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$16K$0-30K$19K$30-48K$20K$48-75K$29K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%351.4%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%2478.7%MOBILITY87.09%

Cost & Financial Aid

$52,660
In-State Tuition
$52,660
Out-of-State
$23,634
Avg Net Price
$27,000
Median Debt
32%
Pell Grant Rate
65%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$16,409
Family Income $0–$30K
$18,513
Family Income $30K–$48K
$20,177
Family Income $48K–$75K
$29,298
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$39,299
6 Years After Entry
$49,843
8 Years
$53,460
10 Years
0.51x
Debt-to-Earnings
63%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$39,299 6yr $49,843 8yr $53,460 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

87.09%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
2478.7%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
351.4%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$91,800
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.72
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
13.4%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 80%
Retention Rate 80%
SAT Average 1234
ACT Midpoint 27
SAT Range 1120–1285
ACT Range 23–30
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,926
Diversity Index 0.51
First-Gen Students 20%

Top Programs

Biology & Biomedical 15%
Business & Marketing 13%
Psychology 10%
Education 9%
Social Sciences 8%
Visual & Performing Arts 6%
English & Literature 5%
Engineering 5%