Grinnell College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,450
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	10%
Students retention rate	93%
On-time graduation rate	87%

Located in Grinnell, Iowa, Grinnell College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Grinnell College is 10%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Grinnell College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Grinnell College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Grinnell College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 86% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Freshman students are required to live on campus
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

10.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$58,648

Cost of attendance at Grinnell College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$58,648

Cost of attendance at Grinnell College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Grinnell College received on average $35,821 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$35,821

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	78	22%	$4,769	$371,968
Other Federal Grant	78	22%	$6,189	$482,713
State Grant/Scholarships	11	3%	$5,900	$64,900
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	360	100%	$34,300	$12,347,830
Total Grant & Scholarships	360	100%	$35,821	$12,895,443

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Grinnell College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Grinnell College students is 86.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 87.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 86.1%.

86.9%

asian 93.8% 30 students
African American 76.9% 20 students
white 86.1% 205 students
unknown 95.8% 23 students
hispanic 84.0% 21 students
International Students 86.1% 62 students
Mixed Race 92.0% 23 students

Sport Conferences

Football Midwest Conference
Baseball Midwest Conference
Basketball Midwest Conference
Track and Cross Country Midwest Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Grinnell College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Grinnell College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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