Mount Vernon is a city in Iowa and it is the county seat of Linn county. Its population is 6,398. There are 9 colleges near Mount Vernon, Iowa - 2 public and 7 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 8 colleges are in 20 miles from Mount Vernon. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 3 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 47,550 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $26,358 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 77.52% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,193.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell College 0.1 miles from Mount Vernon |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$52,660 | $2,800 | 1,094 | 14 to 1 |
| Kirkwood Community College 11.7 miles from Mount Vernon |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,220 ($6,176) | Not Offered | 12,763 | 20 to 1 |
| Coe College 12.8 miles from Mount Vernon |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$54,666 | Not Offered | 1,195 | 11 to 1 |
| Mount Mercy University 12.9 miles from Mount Vernon |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$40,878 | $12,148 | 1,417 | 14 to 1 |
| Mercy-St Luke's School of Radiologic Technology 12.9 miles from Mount Vernon |
Private (not-for-profit) 2-4 years |
$4,255 | Not Offered | 21 | 11 to 1 |
| Carlson College of Massage Therapy 13.0 miles from Mount Vernon |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$9,000 | Not Offered | 39 | 5 to 1 |
| Capri College-Cedar Rapids 14.9 miles from Mount Vernon |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,180 | Not Offered | 129 | 10 to 1 |
| University of Iowa 19.0 miles from Mount Vernon |
Public four-years |
$33,371 ($11,283) | $32,372 ($13,425) | 30,779 | 16 to 1 |
| PCI Academy-Iowa City 19.8 miles from Mount Vernon |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$14,988 | Not Offered | 113 | 15 to 1 |
