Cornell College

https://www.cornellcollege.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$51,970

4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$25,220

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

79.9%

2,522 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,094

99.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

61.8%

183 Graduates

About

Cornell College is a higher education institution located in Linn County, IA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Cornell College were Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (27 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (17 degrees), and General Psychology (15 degrees).

In 2024, 253 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cornell College. 52.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.4% awarded men. N/A

The median undergraduate tuition at Cornell College is $51,970, which is $23,792 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Cornell College is $51,970, which is $23,792 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,220.

In 2024, 99% of undergraduate students attending Cornell College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$51,970

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cornell College was $51,970. The cost of tuition at Cornell College is $23,792 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Cornell College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,220

2024 Value

2.44%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Cornell College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,220. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Cornell College grew by 2.44%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cornell College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,358

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cornell College was of $11,358 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.47% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Cornell College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Cornell College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cornell College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Cornell College received 2,522 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 18.3% annual growth. Out of those 2,522 applicants, 2,015 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,094 students enrolled at Cornell College in 2024. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Cornell College has an overall enrollment yield of 14.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,015

Accepted Out of 2,522

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Cornell College was 79.9% (2,015 admissions from 2,522 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 80.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 18.3%, while admissions declined by 19.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Cornell College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

8% of enrolled first-time students at Cornell College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Cornell College had a total enrollment of 1,094 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Cornell College is 1,086 students and the part-time enrollment is 8. This means that 99.3% of students enrolled at Cornell College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cornell College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.5% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.41% Black or African American, 3.66% Asian, 1.65% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.914% Two or More Races, and 0.274% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Cornell College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (37.7%), followed by White Female (32.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.83%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cornell College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,094 students. The full-time enrollment at Cornell College is 1,086 and the part-time enrollment is 8. This means that 99.3% of students enrolled at Cornell College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Cornell College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Cornell College was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Cornell College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Cornell College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
749 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
125 enrolled students
Black or African American
92 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cornell College is 68.5% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.41% Black or African American, 3.66% Asian, 1.65% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.914% Two or More Races, and 0.274% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 21 students (1.92%) did not report their race.

Graduates

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Cornell College is Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (27 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (17 degrees) and General Psychology (15 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Cornell College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (16 degrees awarded), History (10 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cornell College are Elementary & middle school teachers (211,766 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (192,415 people), Other managers (177,528 people), Secondary school teachers (171,738 people), and Postsecondary teachers (137,499 people).

The most specialized majors at Cornell College in 2024 are English (16 degrees awarded), History (10 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Language & Linguistics (7 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cornell College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Cornell College are English (16 degrees awarded), History (10 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Language & Linguistics (7 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cornell College are Elementary & secondary schools (542,569 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (316,028 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (160,923 people), Legal services (157,593 people), and Computer Systems Design (134,845 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Cornell College.

Most Common (2024)

Teacher Education
7 degrees awarded
Secondary Education & Teaching
3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Cornell College was Teacher Education with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Cornell College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

120

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

133

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Cornell College, which is 0.902 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (133).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Cornell College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Cornell College in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, which is 1.45 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Cornell College in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, which is 0.688 times less than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

59%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 59% of students graduating from Cornell College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
147 degrees awarded
White Female
144 degrees awarded
White Female
134 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cornell College is white male (147 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (144 degrees).

Operations

Cornell College has an endowment valued at nearly $101M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.8M (10.7%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Cornell College had a total salary expenditure of 49.4M. Cornell College employs 32 Professors, 22 Assistant professors and 14 Associate professors. Most academics at Cornell College are Female Professor (18), Male Professor (14), and Male Assistant professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cornell College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 49 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 27 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 25 employees.

Endowment

$101M

2024 Endowment

9.65%

growth from 2023

Cornell College has an endowment valued at about $101M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Cornell College grew 9.65% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $51.4M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Cornell College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$101k - Federal
$19.3k - State
$187k - Local

As of 2024, Cornell College received $101k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $19.3k from state grants and contracts, and $187k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$18.8M

2024 Salaries

2.26%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Cornell College paid a median of $18.8M in salaries, which represents 38.1% of their overall expenditure ($49.4M) and a 2.26% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.82% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.23% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$5.42M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Cornell College paid a total of $5.42M to 76 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cornell College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 49 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 25 employees.

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