Admissions Overview
The admission process at Grinnell College has a 11% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Grinnell College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
11%
Very Selective
Application Volume
9,997
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
41%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Grinnell College has a 11% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Grinnell College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredPersonal Statement/Essay
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
OptionalNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Grinnell College. About 28% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,380 to 1,530. Additionally, about 27% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 31 to 34.
SAT Scores
28% of students submitted400
1600
1380 – 1530
200
800
680 – 750
200
800
700 – 780
ACT Scores
27% of students submitted1
36
31 – 34
1
36
32 – 35
1
36
27 – 33
Admission Statistics
9,997 students applied to Grinnell. Of those, 11% were accepted (1,076 students). Of these 1,076 accepted students, 437 chose to enroll.
9,997
Total Applicants
1,076
Students Admitted
437
Students Enrolled
11%
Acceptance Rate