Admissions Overview
The admission process at Cornell College has a 81% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Cornell College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
81%
Less Selective
Application Volume
3,087
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
12%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Cornell College has a 81% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Cornell College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School GPA
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School Transcript
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalEnglish Proficiency Test
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Personal Statement/Essay
Not ConsideredLegacy Status
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Cornell College. About 9% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,150 to 1,318. Additionally, about 28% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 23 to 30.
SAT Scores
9% of students submitted400
1600
1150 – 1318
200
800
580 – 655
200
800
570 – 663
ACT Scores
28% of students submitted1
36
23 – 30
1
36
23 – 31
1
36
23 – 31
Admission Statistics
3,087 students applied to Cornell. Of those, 81% were accepted (2,490 students). Of these 2,490 accepted students, 298 chose to enroll.
3,087
Total Applicants
2,490
Students Admitted
298
Students Enrolled
81%
Acceptance Rate