College Guide/Grinnell College
Grinnell is a highly competitive liberal-arts college in Iowa.
AdmissionEdit
- 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 FactorsEdit
Very important:
- Secondary school record
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Standardized test scores
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent/ability
Important:
- Application essay(s)
- Interview
- Race/ethnicity
AcademicsEdit
- Student-faculty ratio - 8:1
DemographicsEdit
- Enrollment: 1654
- M/F ratio: 45/55
Cost and Financial AidEdit
- Tuition: $34,392
- Room and Board: $8,030
LocationEdit
55 miles from Des Moines.
SportsEdit
NCAA Division III
Campus LifeEdit
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.