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Overview |
Grinnell | |||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | |||
| Setting | Remote Town | |||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #55 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | grinnell.edu | |||
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Costs |
Grinnell | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | |||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% |
Admission |
Grinnell | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 9,997 | |||
| Admitted | 1,076 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | |||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | |||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | |||
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| % Men | 47% | |||
| % Women | 53% | |||
| Racial Diversity | High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 56% | |||
| % Black | 6% | |||
| % Hispanic | 7% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | |||
| % International | 16% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 3% |
Students |
Grinnell | |||
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| % In-State | 7% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | |||
Campus |
Grinnell | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/