College Guide/Grinnell College

Grinnell is a highly competitive liberal-arts college in Iowa.

Admission

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

Very important:

Secondary school record
Class rank
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Extracurricular activities
Talent/ability

Important:

Application essay(s)
Interview
Race/ethnicity

Academics

Student-faculty ratio - 8:1

Demographics

Enrollment: 1654
M/F ratio: 45/55

Cost and Financial Aid

Tuition: $34,392
Room and Board: $8,030

Location

55 miles from Des Moines.

Sports

NCAA Division III

Campus Life

No fraternities or sororities.

Should You Go?

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.

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