Grinnell College ranked 444th in the United States, 1810th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 34 research topics. Grinnell College ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,609 academic publications and 57,141 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 94 notable alumni.
Grinnell College ranked 489th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2323rd in the World with 2,295 publications made and 34,562 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Grinnell College ranked 582nd for Computer Science in the United States and 3112th in the World with 1,455 publications made and 25,975 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
Grinnell College ranked 501st for Environmental Science in the United States and 2909th in the World with 1,383 publications made and 29,415 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Grinnell College ranked 575th for Biology in the United States and 3337th in the World with 1,281 publications made and 30,931 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Grinnell College ranked 542nd for Physics in the United States and 3269th in the World with 1,222 publications made and 27,875 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Grinnell College ranked 615th for Engineering in the United States and 3751st in the World with 1,170 publications made and 23,763 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Grinnell College ranked 609th for Chemistry in the United States and 3700th in the World with 909 publications made and 20,804 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Grinnell College ranked 741st for Medicine in the United States and 3592nd in the World with 802 publications made and 18,553 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Public Health, Pathology, Health Science, Anatomy and Physiology.
Grinnell College ranked 620th for Psychology in the United States and 2604th in the World with 799 publications made and 16,545 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Education Majors, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science.
Grinnell College ranked 551st for Mathematics in the United States and 2929th in the World with 658 publications made and 11,514 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Grinnell College ranked 373rd for Art & Design in the United States and 1529th in the World with 646 publications made and 7,778 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Art History, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
Grinnell College ranked 634th for Business in the United States and 3115th in the World with 573 publications made and 9,846 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Advertising, Marketing, Accounting.
Grinnell College ranked 545th for Economics in the United States and 2426th in the World with 551 publications made and 9,117 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
