Grinnell College

Location and Affiliation:

Grinnell is located on the edge of Grinnell, IA, population 9,100 and was a former underground railroad station.
Affiliation: Private.

Population:

Grinnell’s enrollment is 1529 students on campus.

• 54% female
• 4% black
• 5% Asian
• 11% international
• 4% Hispanic
• 1% American Indian

51% of applicants are admitted. 92% return as sophomores.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:9

Academic Level:

• Grinnell is a Level 2 school.
• The average high school GPA is N/A
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 28-32, English 27-34, Math 27-32.
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 640-760, Math 650-730, Composite 1290-1490.

Most Popular Majors:

• Math
• Religion
• Biology
• History
• English
• Foreign Language
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Visual/Performing Arts

Graduates:

88% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $30
• The priority application deadline is November 20.
• The admission application deadline is January 20.

Generosity:

Average need met is 82-99%.

Features:

Only a handful of colleges in the country give students the freedom to design their own academic program. Grinnell is one of them. The 130 acre campus founded in 1846 has clean air, no traffic, a great view of the stars, and virutally no crime. The college is very progressive and was the first to admit African Americans and women. Less than 20% of the student body come from Iowa and students hail from all 50 states. Chef Scott Turley is on staff as director of dining services.

Contact:

Grinnell College Admissions 1-800-247-0113.

Learn more about Grinnell College. http://www.grinnell.edu