Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Grinnell College is 10.76% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 40.61%. 4,758 men and 5,104 women applied to Grinnell and 450 men and 617 women students were accepted.
135 applicants who has another gender applied and 9 were accepted.
Among them, 194 men and 243 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Grinnell.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 9,997 | 4,758 | 5,104 | 135 | 0 |
| Admitted | 1,076 | 450 | 617 | 9 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 437 | 194 | 243 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 10.76% | 9.46% | 12.09% | 6.67% | - |
| Yield | 40.61% | 43.11% | 39.38% | 0.00% | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 121 students (28% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 119 students (27%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Grinnell.
The median SAT score is 1,480 with 730 SAT EBRW and 750 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 750 and the 25th percentile is 680. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 780 and 25th percentile is 700 .
The median ACT composite score is 33 with 75th percentile score of 34 and 25th percentile score of 31 at Grinnell. The median ACT math score is 30 and the ACT English score is 34.
The SAT and ACT scores at Grinnell College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1380 | 1480 | 1530 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 680 | 730 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 700 | 750 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 33 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 30 | 33 |
| ACT English | 32 | 34 | 35 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Grinnell. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Grinnell College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Considered, if submitted |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Grinnell.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.grinnell.edu/admission |
| Online Application | www.grinnell.edu/admission/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor |