4-Year School
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA
1,712
Students
47,561
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
28%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Overview
Grinnell College is a 4-year institution located in Grinnell, IA, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1103 Park Street
Grinnell, IA 50112
United States
Grinnell, IA 50112
United States
Contact
Ms. Sarah Fischer
Director of Admission
Email: askgrin@grinnell.edu
Phone: 641-269-3600
Fax: 641-269-4800
Director of Admission
Email: askgrin@grinnell.edu
Phone: 641-269-3600
Fax: 641-269-4800
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chinese |
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| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Russian |
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| Spanish |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,850
Applied
1,689
Accepted
1,712
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,077
Females Applied
968
Females Accepted
31%
Male Admissions
2,773
Males Applied
721
Males Accepted
26%
Applying
0
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 3 recommendations |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 15th | April 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | April 1st | May 20th |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 640 | 740 | |
| SAT Math | 670 | 770 | |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 34 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
51,924
Fees
468
Full-time student fees
12,810
Room & board
6,050
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
47,561
Avg. Financial Aid Package
47,058
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
37,362
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,129
Avg. Loan Aid
18,444
Avg. Grant Aid
41,344
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,712
Total Undergrad students
19%
International Students
92%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.95% |
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| Black or African American | 5.84% |
| White or Caucasian | 50.82% |
| Asian | 7.54% |
| Two or more races | 4.38% |
| Other | 5.43% |
Gender
Male (46.85%)
Female (53.15%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 88% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Titular Head Student Film Festival, Mary B. James and Grinnell Relays
Titular Head Student Film Festival, Mary B. James and Grinnell Relays
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Concerned Black Students, International Student Organization, Student Organization of Latinas/Latinos, Campus Democrats and Ultimate Frisbee
Concerned Black Students, International Student Organization, Student Organization of Latinas/Latinos, Campus Democrats and Ultimate Frisbee
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | |
No | No |
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Football | No | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Sailing | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | |
No | No |
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | |
No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Sailing | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Faculty
209
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 177
Part-time - 32
Male - 114
Female - 95