| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
1,033 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,029 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
4 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
22 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Midwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
82% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 2.9% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 3.3% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.1% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.5% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 63.8% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.4% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 4.0% | Nonresident Alien |
| 14.1% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 1.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.5% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.7% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 12.6% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 66.1% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.7% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.4% | Nonresident Alien |
| 6.8% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
129 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Mount Vernon, IA |
| Population of city/town: |
4,583 |
| Nearest major city: |
Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
15 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
128,429 |
| Online campus map: |
www.cornellcollege.edu/
about-cornell/images/
maps/campus-map.pdf |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (60%)
- women's dorms (25%)
- single-student apartments (1%)
- other housing including Theme, wellness, gender neutral, and first-years halls/floors housing.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
100% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
93% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
7% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried, degree-seeking students and most non-degree-seeking students must live on campus unless living with family within a 30-mile radius. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
55% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
190 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Science library. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Theater, chapel, auditorium, geology museum, geology center. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, women's center, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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tape recorders, tutors |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
8 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
16% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
7 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
22% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Cornellian, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
11 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
122 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Deepwater, Hillel, Roman Catholic Community Association, Sanctuary, Soul Friends, Spirituality and Interfaith Exploration, Stand Tall, Zazen Quiet Meditation Group; Christian Athletes and Lutheran Student Fellowships |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Alliance, Cultural Understanding & Exploration, Eyes of the World, Organization for Latino Awareness, Sister 4 Sister, Sustained Dialogue, Third Wave Resource Group; Black Awareness Cultural and Latino Awareness Organizations |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Community and concert choirs; Studio Dance Troupe, Chamber Singers, College Chorale, Jazz Combo, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Pandemonium, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Lyrically Inclined, Costume Guild, Knot Just for Grannies, C.A.F.E., C.A.S.H., Wordsmiths, Best Buddies, Chess and Games, EcoCorps, College Democrats, College Republicans, Men Against Violence, Student Global Aids Campaign, Alumni Student Association; Art Interest, Women's Action, and Financial Groups; Speech and Mock Trial Teams; Student Theatre and Performing Arts and Activities Councils; Literary, Star Wars, Culinary, Sportsmen, and Health Professions Societies; bellydancing, medieval renaissance, and slick shoes dance clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
John Cochrane,
Assistant Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Shanda Ness,
SWA |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Cornell College,
600 First Street Southwest,
Mount Vernon, IA 52314-1098 |
| School colors: |
purple and white |
| School mascot: |
Rams |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Midwest Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's lacrosse | no | |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's wrestling | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's lacrosse | no | |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
30% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
60% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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athletic, football, soccer, and softball fields; basketball, indoor/outdoor tennis, racquetball, and volleyball courts; fitness, strength training, and multi-purpose sports centers; baseball diamond, gymnasium, indoor/outdoor tracks, weight room, wrestling facility |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, bowling, basketball, capoeira, dodgeball, floor hockey, football, indoor soccer, juggling, racquetball, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, walleyball, wrestling |
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| Club sports for men: |
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cheerleading, fencing, lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Club sports for women: |
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cheerleading, fencing, lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Chicago (209 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Cedar Rapids, IA (20 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Mount Pleasant, IA (70 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Cedar Rapids, IA (15 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
no |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
23% immediately, 55% within one year of graduation, 65% within 5 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Baylor University, Boston College, Boston University, California Institute of Technology, Columbia University, Creighton University, Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center, Drake University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, Iowa State University, New England School of Law, Northwestern University, Ohio State University, Princeton, Texas A&M University, University of California--Los Angeles, University of Chicago, University of Colorado, University of Denver, University of Illinois--Urbana--Champaign, University of Iowa, University of Kansas, University of Kansas Medical Center, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, University of Texas, University of Vermont, University of Washington, University of Wisconsin--Madison, Washington University in St. Louis, Yale University. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
50% within six months of graduation, 55% within one year of graduation, 65% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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AEGON/Life Investors, Allied Insurance, Bank One, Chicago Public Schools, Country Insurance, Denver Public Schools, Department of Defense, Ernst & Young, GE Healthcare, Integrated DNA Technologies, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, KPMG LLP, Mercy Hospital, Mutual of Omaha, National Student Leadership Council, NSC Pearson, Principal Financial Group, Rockwell Collins, San Francisco Ballet, Target Corporation, Toyota Financial Services, University of Iowa, Van Meter Industrial Inc., Wells Fargo. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Christoper Carney, representative, U.S. Congress
- Dr. Lawrence Dorr, Director of Dorr Arthritis Institute at Centinela Hospital, CA
- Dr. Campbell McConnell, economist, educator, and author.
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