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    Cornell is an independent, coeducational, residential liberal arts college, established in 1853, nurtured by the United Methodist Church, and dedicated to fostering intellectual, moral, and personal growth.
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School Overview:
  Cornell College
County Linn County, IA
Title IV Eligible Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level 4 or more years
Institution Control Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate 1,075 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 16 students
Total Enrollment 1,083 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 1,082 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 91 %
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 26 %
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,485
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 22%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $3,630
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 89%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $15,050
% Students Receiving Loans 70%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,614
School Notes:
  • Cornell College is one of the nation’s finest and most distinctive liberal arts colleges. Providing focus and flexibility through its one-course-at-a-time block plan, Cornell offers one extraordinary opportunity after another, in the classroom, on campus, and in the world. Upon graduation, Cornell students are prepared for meaningful lives, productive careers, leadership and service.
  • The college campus is ideal, wooded hilltop setting is one of only two campuses in the country listed entirely on the National Register of Historic Places. There are 42 buildings on 129 acres. Cole Library is also the Mount Vernon public library, making it one of only two such libraries in the country.
  • Cornell College is a undergraduate liberal arts college with one-course-at-a-time calendar. More than 40 academic majors and pre-professional programs and an individualized major students design to meet specific goals and interests. Top majors includes Psychology, Education, Economics and Business, English, Art, History, Physical Education, Individualized majors, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Politics.
  • Pre-Professional programs are offered in Medicine, Law, Dentistry, Medical Technology, Nursing/Allied Health Services, Social Work/Human Services, Education, Architecture, Engineering and Forestry and Environmental Management.
  • Profile last updated: 04/28/2008.
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