Grinnell Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Elite | |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
Can I get into Grinnell? The school has a 20% acceptance rate. Last year, 1,488 out of 7,370 applicants were admitted making Grinnell a very highly competitive school to get into with a low chance of acceptance for typical applicants. Academically, it has exceptionally high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 6 percent. Only 28% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
20% are accepted,
can you get in?
SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 670 |
| SAT Math 25th | 710 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1380 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 760 |
| SAT Math 75th | 790 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1550 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Grinnell College?
Grinnell College typically requires applicants to be in the top 6 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1380 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1295. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1465 out of 1600. 39 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1550 and Above | Good | >30% |
| 1465 to 1550 | Avg + | 20%-30% |
| 1380 to 1465 | Avg - | 13%-20% |
| 1295 to 1380 | Reach | 8%-13% |
| Less than 1295 | Low | <8% |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 30 |
| ACT Math 25th | 28 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 30 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 35 |
| ACT Math 75th | 33 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 33 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Grinnell?
Admission data indicates that Grinnell regularly accepts students with ACT's of 30 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 7 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 28 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 32 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 33 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 61 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Grinnell College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 33 and Above | Good | >34% |
| 31 to 33 | Avg + | 20%-34% |
| 30 to 31 | Avg - | 15%-20% |
| 29 to 30 | Reach | 11%-15% |
| Less than 29 | Low | <11% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
Grinnell College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,946 | 3,406 | 7,370 |
| Accepted | 789 | 699 | 1,488 |
| Acceptance Rate | 20% | 21% | 20% |
| Enrolled | 217 | 197 | 414 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 28% | 28% | 28% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applicants have 29 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2019.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Grinnell College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | No |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153384 IPEDS survey data for Grinnell College.