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Grinnell SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Grinnell College

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1484

The average composite SAT score for admitted Grinnell College freshman is 1484 out of 1600. Grinnell students have the 44th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1484 is in the 99th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1418 to 1550

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1418 to 1550. The 75th percentile score is 1550 while the 25th percentile score is 1418.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Grinnell but we estimate it to be around a 1360 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 755

The average score for Grinnell students on the math portion of the SAT is 755 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 720 and the 75th percentile score 790.

Average SAT Reading Score 729

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 698 to 760 and the average score for Grinnell College students is 729.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

30 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Grinnell College

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Grinnell College based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 12.7%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.89.

Can I get into Grinnell with a 1550 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1550 or higher is very competitive at Grinnell and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 22% or higher.

Can I get into Grinnell with a 1480 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1480 to 1540 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 13% to 20%.

Can I get into Grinnell with a 1418 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1418 to 1470 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 7% to 12% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Grinnell with a 1360 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1360 to 1408 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 7% chance of admission to Grinnell. SAT scores below 1360 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class
Admission chances to Grinnell College by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 32%
1590 30%
1580 28%
1570 26%
1560 24%
1550 22%
1540 20%
1530 19%
1520 17%
1510 16%
1500 15%
1490 14%
1480 13%
1470 12%
1460 11%
1450 10%
1440 9%
1430 8%
1420 7%
1410 7%
1400 6%
1390 6%
1380 5%
1370 5%
1360 4%
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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.