College Guide/Grinnell College
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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.