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A national liberal arts college with a distinctive One-Course-At-A-Time academic calendar, Cornell College offers one extraordinary opportunity after another, in the classroom, on campus, and in the world. Cornell's extraordinary opportunities in the classroom are grounded in the college's commitment to the liberal arts. Faculty members serve as ...A national liberal arts college with a distinctive One-Course-At-A-Time academic calendar, Cornell College offers one extraordinary opportunity after another, in the classroom, on campus, and in the world. Cornell's extraordinary opportunities in the classroom are grounded in the college's commitment to the liberal arts. Faculty members serve as mentors as well as teachers and work closely with students to nurture intellectual growth and creativity. Students are challenged to seek new ideas, delve into complex issues, achieve new levels of understanding and present ideas clearly. Three new academic centers exemplify opportunities for extraordinary learning experiences. The Center for Economics, Business and Public policy prepares students for leadership in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Dimensions: The Center for the Science and Culture of Healthcare prepares health care professionals who will lead by virtue of their ability to master both the "art" and science of health care, and who will heal patients, not simply treat disorders. The Center for Teaching and Learning assures that all Cornell students develop critical skills in research, information literacy, analysis, written and oral communication, and multimedia presentation. Extraordinary opportunities on the campus help Cornell students develop their capacity to lead and serve. As a residential college of 1,200 students, Cornell offers students the opportunity to develop the full array of their skills in living and learning experiences outside the classroom. In activities that include athletics, intramurals, student government, student activities, the arts, and spiritual life, students grow physically, socially, and emotionally. They learn important lessons about the responsibilities of living in a community, of caring for self and others. Extraordinary opportunities in the world are possible because One-Course-At-A-Time allows classes to be mobile. Faculty and student are free to study away from campus, in whatever venues best suit the subject. In addition, international study prepares Cornell students for living, leading, and serving in a world of intense and regular global interaction. Cornell is committed to enabling as many students as possible to spend some time engaged in academic work outside of the United States, producing graduates who can contribute to positive change in a global society. Founded in 1853, Cornell is recognized as one of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges. The College is a leader in educational innovation and is historically a place of "firsts": the first coeducational college west of the Mississippi, the first college in Iowa to grant a baccalaureate degree to a woman, the first college in the United States to confer upon a woman a full professorship with the same salary received by the male professors, and the first college in the nation to have its entire campus listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The College was among the first schools in the nation to offer its students a choice of degree programs, establish a teacher-education program, and introduce sociology into its curriculum. A diverse student body from forty-five states and sixteen other countries is enrolled at this residential college, which is situated atop a high hill overlooking the Cedar River valley. Centered on a pedestrian mall, the campus covers 129 acres and has more than forty buildings, including ten residence halls. A student center, the Commons, houses central dining rooms, a bookstore, meeting rooms, and recreation rooms. Cornell's sports and recreation center has facilities for wellness and fitness programs as well as year-round recreation and athletics space for practice and play. Cornell has 25 NCAA Postgraduate Scholars, ranking ninth in the nation among NCAA Division III schools. It competes in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in nineteen sports. More than seventy clubs and organizations offer a wide range of activities, from participation in the KRNL-FM radio station to Habitat for Humanity to non-Greek social-and-service groups. Ninety-five percent of Cornell graduates complete their degree programs in four years or less, half with a double major. Two-thirds earn an advanced degree at many of the nation's finest universities. More More

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600 First Street South West

Mount Vernon, IA 52314-1098

United States

Phone: 319-895-4477

Fax: 319-895-4451

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Academic Calendar:	Differs By Program
Degrees Offered:	Bachelor's
Student Faculty Ratio:	11:1
Most Popular Majors:	Economics, General English Language and Literature, General Psychology, General

Average High School GPA:	3.4
Early Action Application Deadline:	12/01
Early Action Notification Date:	02/01
Early Action Plan Restrictive:	No
Regular Application Deadline:	02/01
Priority Application Date:	02/01
Regular Notification Begins:	03/20

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:	1,115
Female:	50.4%
Out of State:	75%
International:	3.86%

Career Services Offered:	Alumni Network Alumni Services Classes Interest Inventory Internships Regional Alumni
On-Campus Job Interviews Available:	Yes

Campus size: (number of acres)	129
% of Classrooms with Internet Access:	99%
Campus-wide Internet Network:	Yes
Registered Student Organizations:	90

Tuition:	$29,400.00
Undergraduate receiving need-based financial aid:	96%
Direct Lender:	Yes

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Year Founded:
1853
School Type:
Private
Religious Affiliation:
Methodist
Campus Environment:
Rural
Enrollment:
1,115
Average GPA:
3.44
Student Faculty Ratio:
11:1
Regular Application Deadline:
02/01
Tuition:
$29,400.00
Financial Aid Deadline:
03/01
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