Grinnell,
IA
About Grinnell College
Grinnell College is a private, nonprofit school in the town of Grinnell, Iowa. Grinnell College was founded in 1846. The college enrolls around 1,750 students per year, including 1,750 undergraduate students.
Grinnell College Acceptance Rate 2022
It is very difficult to get into Grinnell College. In 2022, Grinnell College accepted 11% of applicants. In 2022, 1,108 out of 10,513 total applicants were accepted.
| Grinnell College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 11% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 58% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 29% |
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Grinnell College is locatedin Grinnell, Iowa,.
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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 ACT Scores
ACT Range
30 - 34
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
34 and Above
30 to 34
30 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Grinnell College is 32. Students with an ACT score of 34 and above have a good chance of getting into Grinnell College. Students with an ACT score that falls between 30 and 34 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 30 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Grinnell College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1390 - 1510
Math SAT Range
700 - 780
Reading SAT Range
670 - 750
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1510 and Above
1390 to 1510
1390 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Grinnell College students is 1450. Applicants with SAT scores of 1510 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Grinnell College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1390 to 1510 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1390 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Grinnell College.
Grinnell College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$77,428
In State$77,428
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Grinnell College is like? There are approximately 1,748 students enrolled at Grinnell College. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 9% percent are from IA and 91% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time2%
Part Time9%
In State91%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,748
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
11%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$61,480
Out-of-State
$61,480
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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