Admissions Overview
The admission process at Grinnell College has a 13% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Grinnell College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
13%
Very Selective
Application Volume
9,988
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
36%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Grinnell College has a 13% 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
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
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 30% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,418 to 1,550. Additionally, about 21% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 31 to 34.
SAT Scores
30% of students submitted400
1600
1418 – 1550
200
800
698 – 760
200
800
720 – 790
ACT Scores
21% of students submitted1
36
31 – 34
1
36
31 – 35
1
36
27 – 35
Admission Statistics
9,988 students applied to Grinnell. Of those, 13% were accepted (1,266 students). Of these 1,266 accepted students, 457 chose to enroll.
9,988
Total Applicants
1,266
Students Admitted
457
Students Enrolled
13%
Acceptance Rate