Grinnell College

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

Contact Ms. Sarah Fischer
Director of Admission
Email: askgrin@grinnell.edu
Phone: 641-269-3600
Fax: 641-269-4800

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese
Classics And Classical Languages
French
German
Russian
Spanish
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Interdisciplinary Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,850

Applied

1,689

Accepted

1,712

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,077

Females Applied

968

Females Accepted

31%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,773

Males Applied

721

Males Accepted

26%

Acceptance Rate

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	25th %	75th %
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

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

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%
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

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

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