College Guide/Grinnell College
Grinnell is a highly competitive liberal-arts college in Iowa.
Admission
[edit | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]Very important:
- Secondary school record
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Standardized test scores
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent/ability
Important:
- Application essay(s)
- Interview
- Race/ethnicity
Academics
[edit | edit source]- Student-faculty ratio - 8:1
Demographics
[edit | edit source]- Enrollment: 1654
- M/F ratio: 45/55
Cost and Financial Aid
[edit | edit source]- Tuition: $34,392
- Room and Board: $8,030
Location
[edit | edit source]55 miles from Des Moines.
Sports
[edit | edit source]NCAA Division III
Campus Life
[edit | edit source]No fraternities or sororities.
Should You Go?
[edit | edit source]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.