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Cornell College was founded by the Methodist minister, George Bryant Bowman, in 1853. It was then known as the Iowa Conference Seminary. In 1857, the institute was renamed the Cornell College. The sprawling campus of the college is spread across 129 acres of land in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Cornell College's recent enrollments have been more than 1,000 students, representing over 40 states and around 20 nations worldwide, every year.
Students of Cornell College can choose from over 40 academic majors. The academic calendar comprises nine “blocks” which enable students to take up one discipline during each of these blocks. This block plan calendar is called “One-Course-At-A-Time”. The Forbes magazine’s 2008 edition ranked Cornell College at the 21st position among the liberal arts institutes in the U.S.
The athletics department of Cornell College sponsors teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, track and field, tennis, wrestling, softball, and volleyball. Nicknamed the Rams, the teams compete in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the NCAA. The wrestling team of the college has been the winner of a number of national championships.
Cornell is located in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Mount Vernon, IA. The school is officially a United Methodist school. Cornell is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Bachelor's degree.
One of the good things about Cornell is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study science, mathematics, art studies, drama and performing arts, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at Cornell does not accept all those who apply. In 2007, 55% of applicants were rejected at the school. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 540 to 680 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 650 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Cornell offers classes to 1,083 students (1,073 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Cornell College
600 First St. SW
Mount Vernon, IA 52314-1098
General Phone: (319) 895-4000
http://www.cornellcollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 110 | economics, English, sociology, political science, interdisciplinary studies, history, French language, international relations, ... |
| Science | 53 | biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 21 | philosophy, religion |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 19 | health and fitness |
| Art Studies | 18 | art studies |
| Education And Teaching | 18 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, music teaching, Latin teaching |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental studies |
| Music | 4 | music, music performance |
| Business And Management | 1 | international business |
Number of programs and degrees for Cornell in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 300 | 40 |
In 2007, Cornell had a total enrollment of 1,083 students (1,073 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 22% |
| Illinois | 21% |
| Minnesota | 11% |
| Colorado | 11% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Texas | 5% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Kansas | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
Cornell offers campus housing for 1,072 of its 1,073 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Mount Vernon, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,659 | 1,209 | 45% | 316 | 26% |
| Men | 1,386 | 580 | 42% | 157 | 27% |
| Women | 1,273 | 629 | 49% | 159 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 650 |
| SAT Writing | 520 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 38% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 85% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,280 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,280 |
| Room and board | $ 6,970 |
| Room charge | $ 3,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,720 |
| Books and supplies | $ 720 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,270 |
Financial Aid:
Cornell participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 185600)
Cornell has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 35 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $76,884 | 13 | $72,594 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $56,118 | 12 | $55,852 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $49,597 | 12 | $47,932 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $67,296 | 40 | $57,871 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Latin Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology, Other
Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cornell Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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