Grinnell College

Grinnell, Iowa
4-year Private university
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Overview

Grinnell College is a private institution established in 1846 with rural setting located at Grinnell. It is ranked  #11 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in the 2024 edition. Its tuition and fees are $64,862. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,759. It practices semester-based academic calendar. The school is known for its strong social activism, ranking top among schools of its size in sending volunteers to the Peace Corps. Grinnell’s social consciousness stems back to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency, when several Grinnell graduates became influential New Deal administrators.

#10 in Most Innovative Schools
Setting
Rural
Location Grinnell, Iowa
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1846
Selectivity Very High
Size Small
1,759 Undergraduates
Website https://www.grinnell.edu/

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$79,128
Cost of Attendance
$29,492
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $52,392
Outstate Tuition Fee $52,392
Room and Board Fees $15,878
$30,425 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

11% (Very High Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Most Difficult
$0 Application Fee
4.03 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

-- Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Nov
15
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
01
Early Decision II Deadline
Jan
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Apr
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Jan
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Jan
15
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$59,842 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$57,342 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $79,128
64% Students with need received Financial Aid
100% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application January 15
Forms to be submitted CSS & FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Merit Scholarships
Total Worth $12,000 to $25,000 per year.
Eligibility Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria based on academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, demonstrated leadership, and/or special talents.
Requirement for maintenance maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75.
Separate application needed No
Application deadline dec
Scholarships for Iowans
Total Worth $20,000 per year
Eligibility Iowa residents
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Not Available
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Students

1,759 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
96% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
84% Students graduate within 6 years