Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | — |
| Applicants | 101 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1418–1550 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 31–34 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $15,608 |
| Grad rate | 87% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $62,830 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-15 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-05 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-15 |
| Application fee | $0 (US) · $0 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | sometimes required |
| Teacher recommendations | 2 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- Please share with us how you first learned about Grinnell College
- Grinnell College is a place where students come to be part of a distinctive community. Tell us what makes you an individual and what you could bring to Grinnell, but also tell us about what you wish to take away from Grinnell College.
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).