College Guide/Grinnell College
Grinnell is a highly competitive liberal-arts college in Iowa.
Admission edit
- 41% Acceptance rate (class of 2011)
- Early Decision November 20 (I) and January 1 (II)
- Regular admission - January 20
- Middle 50% of SAT scores:
- Critical Reading: 630 - 740
- Math: 620 - 720
- Writing: N/A
- Average High School GPA: N/A
Admission Factors edit
Very important:
- Secondary school record
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Standardized test scores
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent/ability
Important:
- Application essay(s)
- Interview
- Race/ethnicity
Academics edit
- Student-faculty ratio - 8:1
Demographics edit
- Enrollment: 1654
- M/F ratio: 45/55
Cost and Financial Aid edit
- Tuition: $34,392
- Room and Board: $8,030
Location edit
55 miles from Des Moines.
Sports edit
NCAA Division III
Campus Life edit
No fraternities or sororities.
Should You Go? edit
Grinnell's lax course distribution requirements allow students to take charge of their own education, which can be a double-edged sword. Grinnell is one of few colleges that are need-blind in admissions, which when added to its generous financial aid, make it a good value.