Overview
Founded in 1846, Grinnell College is a 4-year liberal arts college located in central Iowa. Grinnell offers bachelor’s degrees in 27 academic majors and 17 concentrations. For environmentally-minded Grinellians, the college is home to the Conard Environmental Research Area and Grinnell implements sustainability initiatives through residence halls that collect rainwater for recycling, a dining hall composting its own food waste, and a Science Center with a rainwater-irrigated greenhouse. For a break from the rigors of college life, downtown is a few blocks away from the College and features art galleries and a farmers market.
Acceptance Rate:
13%
Average Net Price:
$33,436
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
34
Average SAT Composite
1457
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $68,196 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $68,196 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,842 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
17%
Average Aid Per Year
$45,782
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,522
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$44,274
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
2%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7500
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,522
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$69,354,056
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$12,362,146
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
12%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,432
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,946
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
Students receiving federal loans
12%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,949
Average Other Loans Per Year
$7,583
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
9988
Students Applied
4%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
8
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 5 | January 6 |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | May 1 |
| Other | January 5 | February 14 |
Admitted Student Stats
21%
Submitting ACT
30%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 34
Average SAT Composite: 1457
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,775
Total Number of Undergrads
1,775
0
100
82%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
87%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
27
Faculty Overview
0
100
93%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
47
Countries Represented
66
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
15%
Student Organizations
110
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
88%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
100%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Pioneers
School Colors
scarlet and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Midwest Conference
Total Male Athletes
251
Total Female Athletes
183
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Grinnell College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$61,000
Top 5 Cities
Boston
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Minneapolis
New York
Top 5 Employers
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Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Research
Community and Social Services
Media and Communication
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,946
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
REVIEWS
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from Grinnell, IA
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