Cornell College
Cornell College is a private liberal arts college in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Originally the Iowa Conference Seminary, the school was founded in 1853 by George Bryant Bowman. Four years later, in 1857, the name was changed to Cornell College, in honor of iron tycoon William Wesley Cornell.
Former name | Iowa Conference Seminary (1853–1857) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Deus et Humanitas |
Motto in English | God and Humanity |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1853 |
Religious affiliation | United Methodist Church |
| Endowment | $93.8 million (2021) |
| President | Jonathan Brand |
Academic staff | 119 |
| Undergraduates | 1,033 |
| Location | Mount Vernon , , United States |
| Campus | Rural, 129 acres (52 ha) |
| Colors | Purple & White |
| Nickname | Rams |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – Midwest Conference |
| Website | cornellcollege |
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