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Grinnell College

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world rank  987

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Overview

Established in 1846, the Grinnell College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Grinnell (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Iowa. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Grinnell College (Grinnell) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Grinnell College (Grinnell) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 179-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Grinnell also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Grinnell College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Grinnell College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Grinnell College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Grinnell College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym Grinnell
Founded 1846
Motto Veritas et Humanitas
Truth and Humanity
Colours Scarlet and black
Mascot
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University Location

Address 1121 Park Street
Grinnell
50112-1690 Iowa
United States
Grinnell College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Grinnell College Phone Number (641) 269 4000
Grinnell College Fax Number (641) 269 4800
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Grinnell College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Grinnell College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Grinnell College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Grinnell College.



Grinnell College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported
International
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Grinnell College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Grinnell College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 10-19% making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Grinnell College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Grinnell College's Admission Office Admission Office

1103 Park Street
Grinnell 50112-1690
(641) 269 3600
800 247 0113

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Grinnell College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Grinnell College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Grinnell College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Grinnell College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Grinnell College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a rural setting.


Grinnell College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Grinnell College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Grinnell College is None Religious Affiliation

None. formerly Protestant/Reformed


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Grinnell College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Grinnell College's Library
Grinnell College's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 495,094 physical volumes, 28,173 physical media, 182,425 digital/electronic media and 261 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 24 full-time employees, including 8 librarians. Grinnell College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Grinnell College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Grinnell College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,450 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Grinnell College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Grinnell College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Grinnell College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Grinnell College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Grinnell College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Grinnell College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Grinnell College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Grinnell College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Grinnell College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Grinnell College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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TikTok TikTok

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