Grinnell College Admissions Profile
Grinnell College is located in Grinnell, IA. It serves roughly 1,709 students with a student-faculty ratio near 9:1. Recent admissions cycles report an acceptance rate around 13%. Estimated in-state tuition is $61,480 ($61,480 for out-of-state).
Founded in 1846, Grinnell College is a private, coed, residential liberal arts and sciences college located in Grinnell, Iowa. Our community embraces intellectual journeys of all kinds and provides the individualized guidance to dive deeper and define new directions. We are committed to contributing to the common good, and we are consistently ranked among the nation's best liberal arts colleges.
Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance rate: 13%
- First-year retention: 93%
- Graduation rate: 87%
Costs & Financial Aid
- In-state tuition: $61,480
- Out-of-state tuition: $61,480
- Average net price: $79,228
- Pell grant recipients: 17%
Academic Highlights
- Popular program: Liberal Arts
Student Experience
- Campus life: Athletics
- Campus life: Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Campus life: Disability Services
- Campus life: Intramural/Club Sports
- Campus life: LGBTQIA Services
- Campus life: On-Campus Housing
- Campus life: Study Abroad
- Campus life: Undergraduate Research
Upcoming Admissions Events
- Campus Visit: July 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Grinnell College Virtual Information Session: August 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Virtual) — virtual information session
- Campus Visit: July 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Campus Visit: July 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
Admissions & Testing
- Acceptance rate: 13%
- Test midpoints: 1,480 SAT / 32 ACT
- Test policy: Test-optional
- First-year retention: 93%
- Graduation rate: 87%
Student Profile
- Student-faculty ratio: 9:1
- Gender mix: 1% female / 0% male