GRINNELL COLLEGE, GRINELL, IA
When I think of Grinnell I think of the words WE and AND. While this small liberal arts and sciences college promotes the idea of individualized education, it promotes a spirit of collaboration and encourages its students to what they love AND more. With a focus on the student, faculty are highly accessible and help students gain valuable experiences both on and off campus. It’s a must see for any student seeking a close-knit, intellectually motivated community.
• Private
• Undergraduate enrollment ~ 1800
• Admit rate – 11%
• Financial Aid forms required – FAFSA & CSS Profile
• Retention rate – 93%
• Student to faculty ratio – 16:1
CURRICULUM
• Open curriculum with only one required first year tutorial class
• Focus on experiential learning and collaboration
• Top 10 producer of students who go on to earn doctorate degrees
• Strong advising program from Day 1, including an tutorial advisor, major advisor and career advisor
• Free music lessons to all interested students
• 50% of students study STEM
• Popular majors/programs include
• Offer 3+2 engineering program with Washington University, Columbia, CalPoly, RIT, and Dartmouth
• Opportunity to live with and job shadow an alum
STUDENT BODY
• Curious thinkers
• 17% of students are first generation
• Many students participate in athletics with about 20 Varsity D3 teams
• Seeking to create a multi-cultural majority on campus
• Promotes global mindset with study abroad and study away
• LD/ND students can find support on an individualized basis
• Strong relationship with town that offers a movie theater, shops, and dining
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
• Holistic admissions review
• 1/3 of students apply undecided
• Students can interview with an admissions counselor or senior student
FINANCIALS
• Healthy endowment allows for generous aid, including for Early Decision applicants
• Offers both Merit and Need based aid
• International students are also eligible for merit
photo courtesy Grinell College
