Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA • privateCSS ProfileDIII | Midwest Conference
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Town (Town: Remote )
Student Population
Undergrad: 1,798 • Total: 1,798
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1121 Park Street
Grinnell, IA
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Website
Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 829 (46.1%) • Female: 969 (53.9%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 148 8.2%
Black/African American 91 5.1%
Hispanic/Latino 147 8.2%
White 930 51.7%
Two or More Races 104 5.8%
International 330 18.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
12.7%
1,266 admitted from 9,988 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 698-760
Math: 720-790
Total: 1418-1550
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
31-34
Application Types Offered
ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
ED I: 11/15/2025
ED II: 01/05/2026
RD: 01/15/2026
Special Notes
ED is binding; acceptance rate is higher for Early Decision applicants.

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
87.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate
74.3%
Freshman Retention Rate
93.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
8.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$65,142
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $64,342
Room & Board
$800
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $6,739
$30,001-48,000 $6,235
$48,001-75,000 $6,220
$75,001-110,000 $16,891
$110,001+ $36,265
Students Receiving Pell Grants
88%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$33,446

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division III
Conference
Midwest Conference
Men's Sports (10)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women's Sports (10)
Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball
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