Grinnell College ranked 434th in the United States, 1749th in the global 2026 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 3,688 academic publications and 59,840 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 95 notable alumni.
Grinnell College ranked 487th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2368th in the World with 2,346 publications made and 35,853 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Grinnell College ranked 586th for Computer Science in the United States and 3161st in the World with 1,475 publications made and 27,154 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 2962nd in the World with 1,409 publications made and 30,883 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Grinnell College ranked 573rd for Biology in the United States and 3391st in the World with 1,311 publications made and 32,484 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Grinnell College ranked 541st for Physics in the United States and 3305th in the World with 1,242 publications made and 29,167 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Grinnell College ranked 614th for Engineering in the United States and 3791st in the World with 1,193 publications made and 24,851 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Grinnell College ranked 606th for Chemistry in the United States and 3743rd in the World with 922 publications made and 22,173 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Grinnell College ranked 743rd for Medicine in the United States and 3630th in the World with 825 publications made and 19,494 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Health Science, Anatomy and Physiology.
Grinnell College ranked 621st for Psychology in the United States and 2667th in the World with 823 publications made and 17,318 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Education Majors, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science.
Grinnell College ranked 550th for Mathematics in the United States and 2985th in the World with 665 publications made and 11,834 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Grinnell College ranked 374th for Art & Design in the United States and 1564th in the World with 651 publications made and 7,986 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 627th for Business in the United States and 3128th in the World with 587 publications made and 10,239 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Advertising, Marketing, Accounting.
Grinnell College ranked 541st for Economics in the United States and 2454th in the World with 564 publications made and 9,510 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
