Mount Vernon is a city in Iowa and it is the county seat of Linn county. Its population is 6,398. There are 4 colleges near Mount Vernon, Iowa - 1 public and 3 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 3 colleges are in 20 miles from Mount Vernon. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 3 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 34,485 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $45,394 (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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
