Grinnell College
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Share your outcomesAcceptance Rate
12.7%
Total Profiles
13
SAT Range
1418–1550
User Accept Rate
53.8%
Tuition
$64,862
Undergrad Enrollment
1,705
Applicants
9,988
Yield Rate
36.1%
Student:Faculty
9:1
Applicant Profiles
Includes estimated profiles based on IPEDS data. Contribute yours to improve accuracy.
- GPA
- 3.63
- SAT
- 1460
- ACT
- 30
- GPA
- 3.05
- SAT
- —
- ACT
- 28
- GPA
- 3.73
- SAT
- 1500
- ACT
- 32
- GPA
- 3.78
- SAT
- 1500
- ACT
- 33
- GPA
- 3.66
- SAT
- 1400
- ACT
- 29
- GPA
- 2.95
- SAT
- 1190
- ACT
- 32
- GPA
- 3.14
- SAT
- —
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 4.00
- SAT
- 1510
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 3.17
- SAT
- —
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 3.88
- SAT
- 1410
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 3.05
- SAT
- —
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 2.96
- SAT
- —
- ACT
- 27
- GPA
- 3.73
- SAT
- 1520
- ACT
- 34
| 2024 | ACCEPTED | 3.63 | 1460 | 30 | EA |
| 2024 | ACCEPTED | 3.05 | — | 28 | EA |
| 2025 | ACCEPTED | 3.73 | 1500 | 32 | RD |
| 2024 | REJECTED | 3.78 | 1500 | 33 | RD |
| 2025 | WAITLISTED | 3.66 | 1400 | 29 | RD |
| 2026 | WAITLISTED | 2.95 | 1190 | 32 | ED2 |
| 2025 | REJECTED | 3.14 | — | — | ED |
| 2025 | REJECTED | 4.00 | 1510 | — | RD |
| 2025 | ACCEPTED | 3.17 | — | — | ED |
| 2025 | ACCEPTED | 3.88 | 1410 | — | RD |
| 2025 | ACCEPTED | 3.05 | — | — | RD |
| 2024 | REJECTED | 2.96 | — | 27 | ED |
| 2024 | ACCEPTED | 3.73 | 1520 | 34 | RD |
Application Funnel
4-year historical data from IPEDS & College Scorecard
Acceptance Rate
Application Volume
Grinnell College has become significantly more selective over the past 3 years. Applications are up 25% while admits have stayed relatively flat, driving the acceptance rate down.
Campus Safety
| Category | On-Campus | Residence Hall | Non-Campus | Public Property |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | — | — | — |
| Fondling | 1 | — | — | — |
| Rape | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: DOE Campus Safety and Security data, reported under the Clery Act.
Athletics
Men's
Women's
Popular Majors (Bachelor's)
4yr Grad Rate
82%
6yr Grad Rate
87%
Retention Rate
93%
Median Earnings
$62,830