Cornell College Admission
Acceptance Rate
79.90%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
14.29%
Freshmen Enrollment
288
SAT Scores
1,200
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 2,522 students have applied and 2,015 students have allowed to admit to Cornell College (Acceptance rate: 79.90%). Cornell's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 14.29 % where 288 students have finally enrolled out of 2,015 admitted students.
Cornell acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Luther College and Central College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 73.92%).
Cornell enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 15.47%).
How to Apply to Cornell College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Cornell. Cornell offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Cornell and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Cornell College is 1,200 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Cornell College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,155). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell College | 1,200 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,155 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa | 1,112 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Cornell College, 23 students submitted SAT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,200 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 575 | 610 | 655 |
| Mathematics | 545 | 590 | 630 |
| Total | 1,120 | 1,200 | 1,285 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Cornell College, 48 students submitted ACT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 30 |
| English | 21 | 25 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 25 | 28 |
Cornell Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Cornell College. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |