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Academics

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 12:1
Full-Time Student Population 1,133
Part-Time Student Population 9
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 97
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 27
Total FT Faculty 97
Faculty with Terminal Degree 95%
Average Faculty Salary $58,771
Full-Time Retention Rate 81%
Graduation Rate 66%
Programs/Majors Offered 42
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 students: 60%
  • 20 to 49 students: 40%
  • 50 or more students: 0%

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Academics at Cornell can be summed up in one word—OCAAT. OCAAT, or One Course At A Time, stands for the unique block plan Cornell’s academic calendar follows, and it’s pretty much what it sounds like. Students take one course for 18 days, and then have a four-day break before beginning their next course. Most courses average two to four hours of class time per day and all classes finish by 3 p.m., so the rest of the day is free for extracurricular activities and studying. This means no juggling an English paper, a math test, and a science presentation all in the same week. And instead of end-of-the-semester finals mania, you have just one final a month. Students still learn about the same amount of material as they would on a standard semester plan, just in a more condensed and intensive setting.

OCAAT provides a number of exceptional opportunities for students aside from the ability to focus on a single subject. With classes capped at 25 or fewer and professors who are only focusing on one course as well, many students develop mentoring relationships with professors in their major fields. Additionally, opportunities to study off campus are easy to come by and very affordable. There are between 20 and 30 courses offered in both domestic and international locations in a wide variety of departments. These block-long experiences include studying the genetics of fire coral in The Bahamas, learning about education in South Africa, and absorbing literature and theater on a tour of Great Britain. Cornell students can also take advantage of semester-long programs offered by the ACM—Associated Colleges of the Midwest—with locations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

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Academics at Cornell College

JRamirez14

Anthropology and Archaeology '14

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Advisor Helps With Everything

You adviser helps you pick the best classes for your intended major. They base it on your capability and if you really need it. Also, if you do not want a specific class, they will try their best to either get through it or help you find another.

Jul 18, 2011

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Academics at Cornell College

tinyspider

Mathematics Teacher Education '14

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Special Study Options

The BSS option at Cornell College really gives more options for every student in that you can design your own major.

Feb 26, 2011

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Dzung

Business '13

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You Have Lots of Opportunities With Every Major You Are at

My major is Economics. There is Berry Center which helps Econ students a lot with everything: internships, reading groups, independent study etc. All the professors are very nice and helpful in finding resources for students in their majors. Other majors like Biology, you can do research with your professor throughout the summer. Or Anthropology major, you have chances to travel to study about cultures in different regions or countries

Feb 11, 2010

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User rating for Cornell College - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 15 user reviews.

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Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
Degrees Awarded Bachelor's degree
Most Popular Majors
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: 4%
  • Economics and Econometrics: 4%
  • Political Science and Government, General: 4%
  • Psychology: 4%
Graduation Requirements
  • Arts/fine arts
  • English (including composition)
  • Foreign languages
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics
  • Sciences (biological or physical)
  • Social science
Special Study Options
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Other Academic Offerings
  • Accelerated program
  • Double major
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Exchange student program (domestic)
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Liberal arts/career combination
  • Student-designed major
Best Places to Study
  • Cole Library—second floor
  • Comfy chairs in The Commons
  • Ink Pond

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