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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 |
---|---|---|
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other | ||
Women's Studies | ||
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry | ||
Biology/biological Sciences, General | ||
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science | ||
English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Chinese Language And Literature | ||
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | ||
French Language And Literature | ||
German Language And Literature | ||
Russian Language And Literature | ||
Spanish Language And Literature | ||
History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General | ||
Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | ||
Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy | ||
Religion/religious Studies | ||
Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General | ||
Physics, General | ||
Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General | ||
Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General | ||
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics | ||
Economics, General | ||
Political Science And Government, General | ||
Sociology, General | ||
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation | ||
Art/art Studies, General | ||
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | ||
Fine/studio Arts, General | ||
Music, General |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
9,997
Applied
1,076
Accepted
1,759
Enrolled
Female Admissions
5,093
Females Applied
606
Females Accepted
12%
Male Admissions
4,757
Males Applied
449
Males Accepted
9%
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 | March 31st | |
Out of state Fall freshmen | January 15th | January 1st | |
Early decision plan | November 15th | December 31st | |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | March 1st | May 31st |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 730 | 680 | 750 | |
SAT Math | 750 | 700 | 780 | |
ACT Composite | 33 | 31 | 34 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
64,342
Private
Fees
520
Full-time student fees
15,878
Room & board
7,500
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
54,789
Avg. Financial Aid Package
55,722
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
48,095
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
19,234
Avg. Grant Aid
52,847
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
1,759
Total Undergrad students
19%
International Students
91%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 8.31% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 4.39% |
White or Caucasian | 52.6% |
Asian | 7.55% |
Two or more races | 4.8% |
Other | 2.81% |
Gender
Male (47.47%)
Female (52.53%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only 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 |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
Basketball | No | Division 3 | No |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Football | No | Division 3 | No |
Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
Indoor Track | Division 3 | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Water Polo | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | No | Division 3 | No |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
Indoor Track | Division 3 | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | Division 3 | No |
Water Polo | No | No |
Faculty
223
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 186
Part-time - 37
Male - 111
Female - 110
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