20%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,488 |
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| Declined | + 5,882 |
| Total Received | 7,370 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| Washington University in St. Louis | St. Louis, MO |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH |
| SAT | 6252 |
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| ACT | 1318 |
Grinnell College, founded in 1846, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 120-acre campus is located in Grinnell, 55 miles east of Des Moines, IA.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 1,699 |
| Established in | 1846 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by | • NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
120-acre campus in Grinnell (population: 9,151), 55 miles from Des Moines; branch campuses in Washington, DC, and abroad in London, England. Served by bus; air serves Des Moines and Cedar Rapids (63 miles); train serves Ottumwa (56 miles).
Grinnell College
1103 Park Street
Grinnell, IA 50112
| Application fee | |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required |
20%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,488 |
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| Declined | + 5,882 |
| Total Received | 7,370 |
Class rank
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Religious affiliation/commitment
Joseph Bagnoli
Vice President for Enrollment/Dean of Admission & Financial Aid
P: 800 247-0113
F: 641 269-4800
admission@grinnell.edu
| Tuition | $50,014 |
| Room | $5,856 |
| Board | $6,544 |
| Additional fees | $450 |
| Books & supplies | $900 |
| Total | $63,764 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $45,717 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $18,047 |
100%
$45,717
Need-based
| Federal | $1,727,700 |
| State | $337,018 |
| Institutional | $41,166,264 |
| Other external | $1,056,466 |
| Total | $44,287,448 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
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| Institutional | $5,193,029 |
| Other external | $617,299 |
| Total | $5,810,328 |
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100%
Not reported
97%
3%
28%
Transfer applicants accepted
31%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
62
Minimum transfers must complete
62
80%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 42 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China India Japan Pakistan South Korea Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Jon Edwards
Associate Director of Admission
641 269-3614
edwardsj@grinnell.edu
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