Grinnell College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1749 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #481 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #434 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #795 of 1,002 | For Genealogy |
| Top50% | For 33 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 15%
- Undergraduates
- 1,788
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.grinnell.edu
Grinnell College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Grinnell College has an acceptance rate of 15% and is among the top 5% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 15% | 13% | 16% |
| Applicants | 9,758 | 5,048 | 4,421 |
| Admissions | 1,416 | 637 | 725 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 438 | 211 | 211 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
129 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1410
or below
75% of them
had 1540
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Grinnell College are 1410-1540 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
92 or 21%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 31
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Grinnell College are 31-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 858 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 366 (20%) |
| Asian | 169 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 152 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 116 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 85 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 40 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Grinnell College is $34,363 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $9,970 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $7,789 |
| $48-75K | $9,669 |
| $75-110K | $19,348 |
| $110K+ | $37,725 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $67,560 |
| Tuition in-state | $67,560 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $67,560 |
| Fee in-district | $546 |
| Fee in-state | $546 |
| Fee out-of-state | $546 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,373 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,842 |
| Room charge | $7,876 |
| Meal charge | $8,966 |
Grinnell College majors
Grinnell College has granted 383 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Grinnell College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 53 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 38 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 35 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 35 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 33 |
| Biochemistry | 27 |
| Physics, General | 24 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 |
| Sociology, General | 15 |
| History, General | 14 |
| Mathematics, General | 14 |
| Anthropology, General | 12 |
| Chemistry, General | 10 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 |
| Women's Studies | 9 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 8 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| Theatre and Dance | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 2 |
| Music, General | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 1 |
| Psychology, Other | 1 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 383 |
Grinnell College has a graduation rate of 88%, which is among the 6% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 88% | 85% | 90% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Grinnell College has published 3,688 scientific papers with 59,840 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Political Science, Biology, Physics, Law, Philosophy, Engineering, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 21 | 102 |
| 1994 | 24 | 116 |
| 1995 | 27 | 140 |
| 1996 | 35 | 174 |
| 1997 | 41 | 183 |
| 1998 | 36 | 237 |
| 1999 | 51 | 254 |
| 2000 | 52 | 273 |
| 2001 | 46 | 301 |
| 2002 | 57 | 324 |
| 2003 | 54 | 469 |
| 2004 | 69 | 512 |
| 2005 | 78 | 674 |
| 2006 | 70 | 828 |
| 2007 | 90 | 860 |
| 2008 | 83 | 968 |
| 2009 | 131 | 1187 |
| 2010 | 145 | 1341 |
| 2011 | 119 | 1704 |
| 2012 | 115 | 2164 |
| 2013 | 134 | 2343 |
| 2014 | 115 | 2366 |
| 2015 | 151 | 2567 |
| 2016 | 149 | 2809 |
| 2017 | 125 | 3023 |
| 2018 | 150 | 3491 |
| 2019 | 179 | 3897 |
| 2020 | 144 | 4577 |
| 2021 | 132 | 4603 |
| 2022 | 121 | 4186 |
| 2023 | 123 | 4259 |
| 2024 | 104 | 4014 |
| 2025 | 59 | 3340 |
Grinnell College alumni
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Gary Cooper
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorscreenwriterstunt performerfilm actor
- Biography
-
Gary Cooper was an American actor known for his strong, silent screen persona and understated acting style. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor twice and had a further three nominations, as well as an Academy Honorary Award in 1961 for his career achievements. He was one of the top-10 film personalities for 23 consecutive years and one of the top money-making stars for 18 years. The American Film Institute (AFI) ranked Cooper at number 11 on its list of the 50 greatest screen legends.
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Kumail Nanjiani
- Occupations
- film actorpodcastertelevision actoractorstand-up comedian
- Biography
-
Kumail Ali Nanjiani is a Pakistani and American stand-up comedian, actor, and screenwriter. His accolades include a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and two Emmy Awards. In 2018, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
-
Herbie Hancock
- Occupations
- bandleaderpianistactorkeyboardistsinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Herbert Jeffrey Hancock is an American jazz musician, bandleader, and composer. He started his career with trumpeter Donald Byrd's group. Hancock soon joined the Miles Davis Quintet, where he helped to redefine the role of a jazz rhythm section and was one of the primary architects of the post-bop sound. In the 1970s, he experimented with jazz fusion, funk, and electro styles using a wide array of synthesizers and electronics. It was during this time that he released one of his best-known and most influential albums, Head Hunters.
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Yoweri Museveni
- Occupations
- writermilitary personnelministerpolitician
- Biography
-
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa is a Ugandan politician and former military officer who has served as the president of Uganda since 1986. Born in Ntungamo, Uganda (then under British control), Museveni studied political science from the University of Dar es Salaam where he initiated the University Students' African Revolutionary Front. In 1972, he joined the failed invasion of Uganda against Idi Amin's dictatorship.
General info
| Alternative names | Grinnell |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1846 |
| Motto | Veritas et Humanitas Truth and Humanity |
| Colors | scarlet, black |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 849 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1121 Park Street Grinnell, Iowa, 50112-1690 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 10,000 |
| Phone | 6412694000 |