Grinnell College
Liberal arts college · Grinnell, IA · 1,729 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
15%
Very selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1410–1540
ACT (middle 50%)
31–34
Average net price
$15,203
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$87,598
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
86%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Grinnell College?
Grinnell College accepts about 15 of every 100 applicants (15%), which makes it very selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1410 and 1540 on the SAT. A score at or above 1540 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1410, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 31–34.
The latest federal data says Grinnell College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Grinnell College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Grinnell College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $87,598 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $15,203 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $72,346 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$72,346
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$72,346
- Room & board$17,348
- Total cost of attendance$87,598
- Average net price after grants$15,203
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Psychology, Physical Sciences.
Grinnell College FAQ
- What is Grinnell College's acceptance rate?
- 15% — very selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Grinnell College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1410–1540. Aim for 1540 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Grinnell College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 31–34.
- Is Grinnell College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Grinnell College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Grinnell College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Grinnell College cost?
- About $87,598 a year before aid; $15,203 on average after grants.
- What is Grinnell College's FAFSA school code?
- 001868. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Grinnell College receives your information.
- What is Grinnell College's graduation rate?
- 86% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Grinnell College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of TechnologyAtlanta, GA | 14% | 1370–1540 | $12,028 | 94% |
| Tulane University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA | 14% | 1400–1520 | $40,693 | 87% |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC | 15% | 1390–1530 | $11,305 | 91% |
| University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI | 16% | 1360–1530 | $14,362 | 93% |
| Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC | 13% | 1390–1550 | $33,661 | 94% |
| Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA | 16% | 1440–1540 | $38,930 | 90% |