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About Cornell College
Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, is characterized by the immersion of its One Course At A Time calendar and Ingenuity curriculum, which allows students to focus on a single class for an 18-day block. Since professors only teach one block at a time, students have more access to professors, and professors can teach students off-campus whenever it makes sense. There are no slow intros, far-off exams or papers, or gaps between class sessions, mirroring the pace of working environments where employees are expected to handle tight deadlines and high expectations. With a student body from 47 states and 19 foreign countries, and renowned visiting speakers, faculty, and entertainers, Cornell offers the world from its hilltop campus.
Diversity at Cornell College
- 25% Students of color
- 5% International students at undergraduate level
Top Majors at Cornell College
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Kinesiology
Want Guaranteed Acceptance to Cornell College?
Your admission to Cornell College is guaranteed when you complete a Verto semester and meet the following requirements.
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 on your Verto transcript.
- Completion of 1 Verto semester.
- Grades of C or better in all Verto courses.
- Maintained good standing while on your Verto Education semester, which includes personal, behavioral, and academic integrity.
Verto's unique program of having students expand their world view by taking a gap year is exactly the type of program that matches with Cornell's unique way of looking at teaching with the One Course at a Time block plan.
Programs & Organizations
Over 80 Clubs and Organizations
NCAA Division III Athletics
- 19 Men and Women’s Teams
Theatre
Band
Orchestra
Choir
Mock Trial
- Cornell’s most awarded organization