Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Grinnell, IA · Remote town
Type	Private
Undergraduates	1,729
Acceptance rate	15%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1380–1530 · 28% submit
SAT estimated for all students	1350–1500
ACT (middle 50%)	31–34
Testing policy	Optional
Graduation rate	87%
First-year retention	93%
Student–faculty ratio	9:1
Cost of attendance	$83,440
Application fee	$0

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Early Decision: Nov 15, 2026
Early Decision II: Jan 5, 2027
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027

Most popular majors: Social sciences, Biology, Computer science, Math & statistics, Physical sciences.

Grinnell College campus map

Campus map of Grinnell College in Grinnell, IA, showing Kistle Science Library, Natatorium and Bear Recreation and Athletic Center, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of Grinnell College and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

Young Track and Field Complex, Kistle Science Library, Burling Library, Bear Recreation and Athletic Center, Natatorium, Grinnell College Museum of Art.

Around campus

Places to eat: Uptown Nutrition Shake & Energy Bar, El Cascabel at The Depot Crossing
Coffee: Scooter's Coffee, Grin City Bakery, Dari Barn
Nightlife: Grinnell Craft Brewhouse, Solera
Shops: Bikes to You, Ultimate Sports and Graphics, Pioneer Bookshop, Beckman Gallery and Gifts, Stepping Stones & Eagle's Nest Christian Bookstores
Museums and culture: Grinnell Farm to Table, Drake Community Library
Groceries: Jay's Deli
Parks: Merrill Park, Central Park, Grinnell Athletic & Recreational Center, Van Horn Park

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