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Grinnell College

Grinnell

Grinnell, Iowa 50112-1690

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Small & IntimateRuralHighly SelectivePrivateSTEM StrongClose Faculty Access

Highly selective — known for biology

Grinnell College is a private institution in Grinnell with particular strength in biology and computer science. With an average SAT of 1486, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.7K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

87% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,830 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,608.

Established
1846
Motto
Veritas et Humanitas
Mascot
Squirrel (unofficial)
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
non-varsity sports such as volleyball
Division
Division III
13%Acceptance
1486SAT Avg
1,705Students
9:1Student:Faculty
87%Grad Rate
$62,830Earnings 10yr
$15,608Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Grinnell College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate12.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1486

Reading & WritingMid: 710
698760
MathMid: 740
720790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 32
3134

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

12.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1486

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$64,862
Room & Board$15,878
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$79,228
Average Net Price$15,608
Median Debt at Graduation$17,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$186

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,739
$30–48K$6,235
$48–75K$6,220
$75–110K$16,891
$110K+$36,265

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,608

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

88.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,151

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

10

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (31)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,705
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
17%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Black 5%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 8%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 19%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate87.5%
Freshman Retention93.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,004
8 Years$58,562
10 Years$62,830

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,000
Men
$67,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#13
Forbes
#116
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#25

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Wild Turkeys

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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