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Grinnell College
Grinnell,
IA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate11%
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About Grinnell College
Grinnell College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Grinnell, Iowa. Grinnell College was founded in 1846. The college enrolls around 1,759 students a year, including 1,761 undergraduates.
Grinnell College Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into Grinnell College. The acceptance rate at Grinnell College is 11%. Out of 9,997 applications received in 2022, 1,076 students were offered admission.
| Grinnell College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 11% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 53% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 28% |
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Grinnell College is located in Grinnell, Iowa,.
If you want to see Grinnell College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 80 to Grinnell, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Des Moines International.
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College Info
Grinnell College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Grinnell College is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Grinnell College is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Grinnell College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1410 - 1520
Math SAT Range
700 - 780
Reading SAT Range
680 - 750
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1520 and Above
Good
1410 to 1520
Avg
1410 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Grinnell College students is 1460. Applicants with SAT scores of 1520 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Grinnell College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1410 to 1520 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1410 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Grinnell College.
Grinnell College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$80,740
In State$80,740
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$64,342
$64,342
Fees
$520
$520
Housing
$15,878
$15,878
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Grinnell College is like? There are approximately 1,759 students enrolled at Grinnell College, including 1,761 undergraduate students and -2 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 9% percent are from IA and 91% percent of students are from other states.
97%
Full Time3%
Part Time9%
In State91%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,759
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
11%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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