Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Grinnell College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Grinnell, IA.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification.
Grinnell College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

15% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 9,758 applied, 1,416 accepted, and 438 enrolled in Grinnell.
211 men and 211 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

1,490 SAT, 33 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,490 and ACT score is 33. The SAT score of 1490 is very high, 96 to 98 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total141014901540
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing700730750
Math710760790
ACT Score
Composite313334
Math283134
English313435

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $68,196 for undergraduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 5.14% compared to last year at Grinnell College.

Financial Aid

1,549 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $46,318.
For freshmen, 400 students (92%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $45,782.

Student Population

A total of 1,788 students enrolled Grinnell in 2025.
By gender, 819 men and 969 women students are enrolled.
It offers only undergraduate programs (all undergraduate students).

32 Major Programs

  • All undergraduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Grinnell is 88%.
The retention rate is 93% for full-time and 93% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
93%
Students to Faculty Ratio
9 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 245 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Grinnell and the average faculty salary is $113,182. The studetns to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
There are 927 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $73,918.
Number of Faculties
245
Average Faculty Salary
$113,182
Number of Staffs
927
Average Staff Salary
$73,918

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries