Grinnell College

Grinnell, Iowa

Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Bachelor's degree

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Rankings: #11 (Princeton Review)▼
Best College Newspaper
Ranked #11 in Best College Newspaper (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #13 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
Best Classroom Experience
Ranked #17 in Best Classroom Experience (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
LGBTQ-Friendly
Ranked #22 in LGBTQ-Friendly (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Great Financial Aid
Ranked #25 in Great Financial Aid (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #25 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National rank
Ranked #116 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #119 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #294 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #1822 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Tuition — In-State: $64,862▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $83,490
Room & Board: $15,878
Books & Supplies: $800
Receive Aid: 92%
Avg Grant Aid: $45,782
Pell Grant Recipients: 19%
Tuition — Out-of-State: $64,862▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $83,490
Room & Board: $15,878
Books & Supplies: $800
Receive Aid: 92%
Avg Grant Aid: $45,782
Pell Grant Recipients: 19%
Gas: ⛽ $4.36 / gal
Test Scores: SAT 1418–1550▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1418–1550
SAT ERW: 698–760
SAT Math: 720–790
ACT Composite: 31–34
Admit Rate: 13%
Total Enrollment: 1,775
Undergrad: 1,775
Graduate: 0
Student-Faculty Ratio: 9:1
Retention Rate: 93%
Graduation Rate: 87%
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1121 Park Street, Grinnell, Iowa, 50112-1690

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