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 .
Admissionwww.cornellcollege.edu/admissions/index.shtml
Online Applicationwww.cornellcollege.edu/admissions/apply-to-cornell/index.shtml
Financial Aidwww.cornellcollege.edu/financial_assistance/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.cornellcollege.edu/financial-assistance/net-price-calculator/index.shtml
Veterans Tuitionwww.cornellcollege.edu/financial-assistance/types-of-assistance/federal-grants.shtml
Disability Servicewww.cornellcollege.edu/academic-support-and-advising/disabilities/index.shtml

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Cornell and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Cornell College is 1,260 and the average ACT score is 26. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Cornell SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Cornell College1,26026
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa1,11267

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
At Cornell College, 33 students submitted SAT scores (10% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,260 and it is higher (competitive score) 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.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing600630690
Mathematics570630690
Total1,1701,260 1,380
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Cornell College, 84 students submitted ACT scores (26% 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.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite232630
English212631
Mathematics212528

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).
Admission Requirements for Applying to Cornell College
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordConsidered, if submitted
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Considered, if submitted
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusRequired