Early Decision
Fall 2026
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at Grinnell College
Grinnell College 🇺🇸
Grinnell, US
From Greek lyceum to studying across the globe: Damianos’s full-ride to Grinnell College
by Damianos from Greece 🇬🇷
Grinnell College 🇺🇸
Grinnell, US
From Leaving Ukraine to Grinnell College With Scholarship: My Journey from Poland to Iowa
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by Lera from Ukraine 🇺🇦
Grinnell College 🇺🇸
Grinnell, US
From Bangladesh National Curriculum to one of the finest liberal arts educations in the US: My Grinnell acceptance story
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by Mohammad Mufrad from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2024-25 undergraduateGrinnell College is located in Isolated Town of Grinnell, IA, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
Â- Early Decision IIFall 2026
- Regular DecisionFall 2026
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2024 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Overall ED
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2026: SAT/ACT Optional
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
698760
Math
720790
ACT
Composite
3134
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ||||
| Class rank | ||||
| Academic GPA | ||||
| Standardized test scores | ||||
| Application essay | ||||
| Recommendation(s) |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | ||||
| Talent/ability | ||||
| Character/personal qualities | ||||
| First generation | ||||
| Alumni/ae relation | ||||
| Geographical residence | ||||
| State residency | ||||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ||||
| Volunteer work | ||||
| Work experience | ||||
| Level of applicant’s interest |
Costs & Aid
$83,490Total Cost (On Campus)
$26,637Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $64,862 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
| On-campus housing | $15,878 |
| On-campus other expenses | $1,950 |
| Total | $83,490 |
Rankings
#19U.S. News National Liberal Arts Colleges Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023