Grinnell College Admissions Information

13%
Acceptance Rate
$0
Application Fee
9,988
Total Applicants
36%
Yield Rate

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

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High School Transcript
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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High School GPA
Optional
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Standardized Test Scores
Optional
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Personal Statement/Essay
Optional
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Letters of Recommendation
Optional
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High School Class Rank
Optional
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Work Experience
Optional
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Legacy Status
Optional
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Optional

Note: 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 submitted
Total Score

400

1600

1418 โ€“ 1550

Reading and Writing

200

800

698 โ€“ 760

Math

200

800

720 โ€“ 790

ACT Scores

21% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

31 โ€“ 34

English

1

36

31 โ€“ 35

Math

1

36

27 โ€“ 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

Admission Funnel

Applied
9,988
Admitted
1,266
Enrolled
457