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Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA

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Tuition & Fees

$69,956

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
750
25th
700
75th
790
25th
710
75th
35
25th
31
75th
34
25th
28
75th
34
25th
31
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undergraduateRatios

46%

male

54%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

14%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,416
Declined 8,342
Total Received 9,758
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Enrollment

1,788

undergraduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1846, Grinnell College is a private four-year liberal arts college known for its strong academic rigor and its emphasis on undergraduate research. It is located on a 120-acre campus in Grinnell, Iowa—55 miles east of Des Moines.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,788
Established in 1846
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

120-acre campus in Grinnell (population: 9,027), 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).

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Grinnell College
1127 Park Street
Grinnell, IA
50112

Campus Life

no
Housing available
88%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
62%
Top 1/4
87%
Top 1/2
98%
Bottom 1/2
2%
Bottom 1/4
1%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
750
25th
700
75th
790
25th
710
75th
35
25th
31
75th
34
25th
28
75th
34
25th
31

Admissions Facts

Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

14%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,416
Declined 8,342
Total Received 9,758

Admissions Factors

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Other

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

80%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
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Financial Aid

94%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$48,277

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $68,106
Housing $7,876
Food $8,966
Additional fees $1,850
Books & supplies $800
Total $87,598
Average Financial Aid - $48,277
Total with Avg. Aid $39,321

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,801,455
State $295,157
Institutional $46,520,731
Other external $1,303,241
Total $49,920,584

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $6,911,589
Other external $568,356
Total $7,479,945
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 247-0113
F: 641 269-4937
finaid@grinnell.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

ultimate Frisbee, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

ultimate Frisbee, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, belly dance, climbing, equestrian sports, kickboxing/self defense, outdoor recreation, running, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, Unified Special Olympics, water polo, yoga

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Midwest Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Anthropology, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Biochemistry yes
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chemistry, Other yes
Chinese Language and Literature yes
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other yes
Computer Science yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
Japanese Language and Literature yes
Mathematics and Statistics, Other yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Sciences, Other yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, Other yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes
Russian Language and Literature yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Theatre and Dance yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Double majors
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering
  • Other

1,788

total students

8%

in-state

92%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

100%

1,788
students

Female
54%
969

Male
46%
819

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97%

1,729
students

Female
54%
940

Male
46%
789

3%

59
students

Female
49%
29

Male
51%
30

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Student Break-down

20%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Hispanic/Latino
47%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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