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Mount Vernon Colleges and Schools

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Mount Vernon; see particularly Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City colleges.

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Of Note For College Students

  • Mount Vernon is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.

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Based on 2007 information.

Cornell College
600 First St. SW
Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314-1098

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: economics, psychology, English, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, art studies, biology, health and fitness, sociology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,083 students, 1,073 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,072 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-680. Math: 530-650. Writing: 520-640.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Cedar Rapids Colleges7120,75818,1621,515
Iowa City Colleges262,22029,2555,578

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