Cornell College Acceptance Rate
For the application year 2027, Cornell College reported an overall acceptance rate of 7.4%, with 67,846 applicants and 4,996 admitted. The Early Action (EA) acceptance rate was notably higher at 17.5%, with 9,515 applicants and 1,670 accepted, while the Regular Decision (RD) rate dropped to 5.7%, with 58,331 applicants and 3,326 admits. Transfer applicants faced a 12.7% acceptance rate with 6,581 applying and 834 accepted. SAT scores fell between a 25th percentile of 1,480 and a 75th percentile of 1,550, while ACT scores ranged from 33 to 35. Historical data shows a slight decline in overall acceptance rates over recent years, down from 10.7% in 2024 to the current level, indicating increased competition.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 67,846
Accepted Applicants: 4,996
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
Cornell College's overall acceptance rate has seen a significant decline from 18.4% for the application year 2014 to just 7.4% for the application year 2027. During this period, the acceptance rate for Early Action (EA) applicants has also decreased substantially, from 32.7% in 2014 to 17.5% in 2027, reflecting increasing competition. The Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate has dropped from 16.8% in 2014 to 5.7% in 2027, indicating a tightening of admissions standards over the years. In 2027, there were 67,846 total applicants, with only 4,996 being accepted.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
For the Class of 2028, Cornell College's waitlist acceptance rate stands at 5.9%, with 362 out of 6,166 offered a spot. This marks an improvement from the Class of 2027, which had a 4.4% acceptance rate with 362 students admitted from 8,282 offers. Historically, the acceptance rate has seen fluctuations, such as a mere 0.3% for the Class of 2025 and 2.8% for the Class of 2024, underscoring a recent trend of increasing acceptance rates over the last two years.
6166
Offered a Place
362
Admitted
5.9%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Cornell College has a transfer acceptance rate of 12.7% for the application year 2023, with 834 students accepted out of 6,581 applicants. This marks a decline from previous years, as the acceptance rate was 13.8% in 2022, 15.7% in 2021, and 18% in 2020. The average GPA of accepted transfer students is 3.75, indicating a competitive applicant pool despite the lower acceptance rate in recent years. Historically, the transfer acceptance rate has fluctuated, showcasing a trend towards increased selectivity.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 6,581
Accepted Applicants: 834
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
4.07
SAT
1480-1550
Math: 760-790
Reading: 720-770
ACT
33-35
Math: 32-35
English: 33-36
Reading: 33-36
Science: 33-35
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 36.3% |
| White | 48.5% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 16.7% |
| Black/African American | 7.7% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% |
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