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Grinnell, IA
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OverviewCommon Data Set

Common Data Set

2024-2025
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Data below is extracted from Grinnell College's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.

Applicant Funnel

Admission Rate
14.9%
Total Applicants
9,469
Total Admitted
1,362
Total Enrolled
422
MenWomenTotal
Applied5,0484,4219,469
Admitted6377251,362
Enrolled211211422

Early Admissions

Early Decision

Deadline: 05-Nov

Applied828
Admitted283

Waitlist

Offered
2,021
Accepted Spot
1,180
Admitted from Waitlist
36

Admission Factors

How Grinnell College rates each factor in admissions decisions.

Very Important
Class RankRecommendations
Important
GPATest ScoresEssayExtracurricularsTalent/Ability
Considered
InterviewCharacter/Personal QualitiesVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceState ResidencyRace/EthnicityFirst GenerationDemonstrated Interest
Not Considered
Religious Affiliation

Test Scores

Policy: not required

SAT Composite (25th–75th)1430–1520
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)700–750
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)710–790
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)31–34
136
ACT English (25th–75th)31–35
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)28–34
136
Submitting SAT: 29%
Submitting ACT: 21%

GPA Distribution

Average GPA: 0

Costs (CDS-Reported)

Tuition (In-State)
$71,788
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$71,788
Required Fees
$558
Room & Board
$17,348
Books & Supplies
$800
Total COA (In-State)
$90,494
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$90,494

Financial Aid

Avg Debt at Graduation
$15,946
% Graduating with Debt
49%

Graduation Rates

4-Year Rate
74.5%
5-Year Rate
85.3%
6-Year Rate
88%

Special Study Options

Accelerated programDouble majorDual enrollmentIndependent studyInternshipsLiberal arts/career combinationStudent-designed majorStudy abroadTeacher certification programUndergraduate ResearchOther (specify)

Data extracted from the Grinnell College Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 75.9%. View original PDF.