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Grinnell College

Grinnell College is a small, private institution located in Grinnell, ia. Founded in 1846, Grinnell College offers undergraduate degrees in 31 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,709 undergraduates
cost $61,480 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Grinnell College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 10.8%
SAT score average 1480
ACT score average 33
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Grinnell College is known for one of its top majors: Computer Science. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Computer Science and Information Technology
Business and Management
Languages and Literature
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other

Popular majors

Computer Science
Economics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Biology, General
Political Science and Government
Sociology
Research and Experimental Psychology

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $61,480
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,048
Books & supplies $900
Other expenses $2,200
Cost of attendance* $79,628
Average financial aid package $58,774
Estimated cost $20,854 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $61,480
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,048
Books & supplies $900
Other expenses $2,200
Cost of attendance* $79,628
Average financial aid package $58,774
Estimated cost $20,854 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Grinnell College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,709, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

1,759

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
53%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
8%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
22%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Grinnell College, students love their Concerned Black Students, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1121 Park Street, Grinnell, IA 50112-1690
phone 641-269-4000
address www.grinnell.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Concerned black students

International student organization

Student organization of latinas/latinos

Campus democrats

Ultimate frisbee

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announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Grinnell College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Grinnell College?

Grinnell College is located in Grinnell, ia.

What is the acceptance rate at Grinnell College? 

The acceptance rate for Grinnell College is 11%.

What’s the average GPA for Grinnell College?

The average high school GPA for Grinnell College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Grinnell College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Grinnell College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $318,512.

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