Cornell College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Cornell College: international tuition 55,950 USD per year, one-year total cost 73,578 USD, acceptance rate 79.9%. Merit scholarships are open to international students.
Cornell College automatically considers international students for merit scholarships of about $35,000-$40,000 per year, with no separate application. The pages do not clarify need-based aid or need-blind policy for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 79.9% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 575–655, Math 545–630, ACT 23–30. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. The school has not published a minimum English score.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 73,578 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/5. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Cornell College?
International tuition is 55,950 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 73,578 USD.
Does Cornell College offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Cornell College automatically considers international students for merit scholarships of about $35,000-$40,000 per year, with no separate application. The pages do not clarify need-based aid or need-blind policy for international students.
What is the acceptance rate at Cornell College?
The acceptance rate is 79.9%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
The page lists a single tuition amount for all undergraduates, with no separate international rate, before any scholarships or financial aid are applied.
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe international page says scholarship consideration is automatic with no separate application, and it applies to international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether admission decisions consider international students' ability to pay; there is only a Statement of Financial Support requirement.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearA Statement of Financial Support is required, but the page doesn't say it is an aid application, and CSS Profile is not mentioned, so this can't be concluded.
Scholarships at this school
Cornell merit scholarships (automatic, incl. Iowa Promise and National Academic Scholarships)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page35,000 – 40,000 USD/year≈ ₫913M – ₫1.04B
The aid page explicitly lists these renewable scholarships as available to international students, considered automatically on application.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Application due date: May 1, 2026
Talent scholarships (arts, esports, cheer and dance, mock trial)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page says students can apply for interest-based scholarships but does not say whether international students are eligible.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Proof of fundsiYou must complete a financial support statement, available in the student portal after you apply.Required
- Counselor recommendationOptional
- Teacher recommendationOptional
- PortfolioOptional
How to apply
Typical minimum English scores
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Deadlines
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data