Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Cornell College is 79.33% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.57%. 1,512 men and 1,545 women applied to Cornell and 1,152 men and 1,273 women students were accepted.
Among them, 181 men and 148 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Cornell.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,057 | 1,512 | 1,545 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,425 | 1,152 | 1,273 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 329 | 181 | 148 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 79.33% | 76.19% | 82.39% | - | - |
| Yield | 13.57% | 15.71% | 11.63% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 33 students (10% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 84 students (26%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Cornell.
The median SAT score is 1,260 with 630 SAT EBRW and 630 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 690 and the 25th percentile is 600. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 690 and 25th percentile is 570 .
The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75th percentile score of 30 and 25th percentile score of 23 at Cornell. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 26.
The SAT and ACT scores at Cornell College are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1170 | 1260 | 1380 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 630 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 630 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 | 28 |
| ACT English | 21 | 26 | 31 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Cornell. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Cornell College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Cornell.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.cornellcollege.edu/admissions/index.shtml |
| Online Application | www.cornellcollege.edu/admissions/apply-to-cornell/index.shtml |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master |