Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Grinnell, Iowa |
| Online | grinnell.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Grinnell, Iowa, Grinnell College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 10,513 prospective students applied, and 1,108 were granted admission. Of those admitted 471 enrolled in the school. 1,718 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 30 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $58,156 plus fees of $492. Grinnell is ranked 49 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Grinnell is rated within the top 12% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Grinnell College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#49 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#48 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Iowa
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Iowa
#60 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1370/1530 |
| ACT | 30/34 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.89 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $492 |
| Room and Board | $14,350 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $76,098 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 27% |
| Foreign Languages | 12% |
| Biology | 11% |
| History | 8% |
| Physical Sciences | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153384 IPEDS survey data for Grinnell College.
Current students may use the Grinnell College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.