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College in Mount Vernon, IA. Operating on a semester system.
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Total Enrollment
College
Institution Type
9
Housing Buildings
310
Housing Capacity
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Life in Mount Vernon for Cornell College Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Mount Vernon.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$1,200
Cost of Living Index
96
Student Population
1,200
City Transportation
Walkability
54
Bikeability
48
Public Transit
319 Rideshare
Nearest Airports
Eastern Iowa Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
48.5°F
Avg Snowfall
29.5 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
Cole Library
See daily hours online; hours may vary during breaks and weekends
Small Athletic and Wellness Center
Hours not specified; contact facility for current schedule
Van Metre Field at Ash Park
Hours not specified; outdoor field
Residence Halls
24/7 for residents
Dining Services (Hilltop Café, Zamora’s Market, etc.)
Hours vary by location and day; see dining services schedule
Student Center (Thomas Commons)
Hours not specified; typically open daily
Campus News
Latest updates from Cornell College
All Clear After Weapon and Bomb Threat Affects Cornell Campus
On Sunday, October 12, 2025, Cornell officials issued an emergency alert after police received a call about bombs being placed in the Law School, Goldwin Smith, Upson Hall, and Kennedy Hall. The campus was evacuated, and a security perimeter was established. At 7:30pm, officials announced that the campus search was complete and no credible threats were found. All activities have resumed as usual.
High Severity Safety Alert
All Clear After Weapon and Bomb Threat Affects Cornell Campus
Cornell’s community and public health major debuts this fall
Cornell College has launched a new community and public health major for the 2025–26 academic year, expanding opportunities for students interested in health professions.
Sep 9, 2025
Cornell announces faculty promotions
Cornell College celebrates tenure and rank promotions for several faculty members, recognizing their dedication to teaching, research, and service.
Sep 8, 2025
Lock Up and Theft Prevention Advisory
Cornell Public Safety reminds the community to lock homes, offices, and labs when leaving, and to keep valuables out of sight. Increased thefts from vehicles, bike racks, and rooms have been reported at the start of the semester. Report any thefts immediately to Cornell Police.
Upcoming Events
What's happening at Cornell College
2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Events, Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Cornell College
Freshmen are required to live on campus unless living with family nearby.
4 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.
Andrews Hall
Capacity: 100
Room types: single, double
Williamson Hall
Capacity: 80
Room types: single, double, suite
Main Hall
Capacity: 90
Room types: single, double
Hillside Apartments
Capacity: 40
Room types: apartment
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Email Domain
@cornellcollege.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 12, 2026
End: May 6, 2026
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