Cornell College Admissions Information

81%
Acceptance Rate
$0
Application Fee
3,087
Total Applicants
12%
Yield Rate

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

๐Ÿ“Š
High School GPA
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

๐Ÿ“„
High School Transcript
Optional
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Standardized Test Scores
Optional
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English Proficiency Test
Optional
๐Ÿ’Œ
Letters of Recommendation
Optional
๐Ÿ†
High School Class Rank
Optional
๐Ÿ’ผ
Work Experience
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Personal Statement/Essay
Not Considered
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Legacy Status
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: 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 submitted
Total Score

400

1600

1150 โ€“ 1318

Reading and Writing

200

800

580 โ€“ 655

Math

200

800

570 โ€“ 663

ACT Scores

28% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

23 โ€“ 30

English

1

36

23 โ€“ 31

Math

1

36

23 โ€“ 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

Admission Funnel

Applied
3,087
Admitted
2,490
Enrolled
298