Cornell increases support for all incoming Iowa students

August 30, 2022

Cornell College just increased its scholarship funding to help even more Iowa students afford a private liberal arts education.

The college is adding another $1,000 to the $30,000 Cornell Iowa Promise Scholarship. Used in collaboration with the Iowa Tuition Grant—state aid that is available only to students attending private colleges—the cost of attendance is comparable to all three public state institutions.

“Cornell continues to be committed to making a private education affordable which is why we decided to increase our Iowa Promise Scholarship this year,” said Director of Admission Drew Shradel. “A Cornell education with our One Course At A Time schedule offers an educational experience that prepares students for a successful career or graduate program after four years.”

The Cornell Iowa Promise Scholarship has supported many Iowa students already. More than 25% of both the incoming class this fall (22-23) and the incoming class last fall (21-22) were awarded the scholarship, which helped them afford a private liberal arts education.

“We know how frustrating it can be to search for a college when there are so many options and the associated costs to think about,” said Cornell College Vice President for Enrollment Management Wendy Beckemeyer. “This scholarship not only supports Iowans, but it also makes it easier to compare costs and understand that the personalized education offered on our Hilltop campus is financially attainable for Iowa students.”

This new funding model is in place now for students applying for enrollment in the 2023–24 academic year. It is renewable for up to four years.

Requirements include: 

  • Iowa residency
  • First-time Cornell student status (transfer students do not qualify) 
  • On-campus living

Cornell College students learn One Course At A Time. They fully immerse themselves in a single course with a single professor for 3 ½ weeks before moving on to the next course. Cornell students complete the same number of courses each semester as would typically be true at an institution where students take four courses concurrently. 

High-achieving Iowa scholars and students engaging in the fine arts, esports, mock trial, dance, or cheerleading can also qualify for additional scholarships that will exceed $31,000.

For more information, Iowa students and families can email iowapromise@cornellcollege.edu.