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Grinnell College, located in Grinnell, Iowa, was established in 1846. The college, which has a 120-acre campus, is ranked 14th among liberal arts colleges in the U.S., by the U.S. News and World Report. The Princeton Review has ranked Grinnell College as one of the top 10 best value private colleges in America. The college offers undergraduate courses in over 40 program areas for students to choose from.
Grinnell College also has the following academic divisions:
The athletics department of Grinnel College fields teams in sports such as baseball, football, soccer, golf, tennis and swimming. The college athletes are nicknamed the Pioneers. Financial aid is offered to students in the form of institutional scholarship programs such as the Grinnell Sponsored National Merit Scholarship and the Grinnell Trustee Honor Scholarship.
The campus of Grinnell is in Grinnell, IA, which is a self-contained town. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Grinnell include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Grinnell is known for its programs in music, science, mathematics, art studies, drama and performing arts, and liberal arts.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into Grinnell is challenging; it only admitted 43% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 610. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 620 and 710.
Grinnell maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Grinnell is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,654 students enrolled (1,676 full-time equivalent).
Grinnell has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Grinnell offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Midwest Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Grinnell College
1210 Park Street
Grinnell, IA 50112-1690
General Phone: (641) 269-4000
http://www.grinnell.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 210 | history, sociology, economics, English, political science, anthropology, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Science | 75 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 29 | psychology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 26 | religion, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 24 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 16 | computer science |
| Art Studies | 15 | art studies |
| Music | 10 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Grinnell in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 408 | 25 |
In 2007-2008, Grinnell had a total enrollment of 1,654 students (1,676 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
Grinnell offers campus housing for 1,245 of its 1,676 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Grinnell, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,217 | 1,383 | 43% | 464 | 34% |
| Men | 1,503 | 613 | 41% | 213 | 35% |
| Women | 1,714 | 770 | 45% | 251 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 610 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 710 |
| ACT Verbal | 29 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 53% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 47% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 35,428 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 35,428 |
| Room and board | $ 8,272 |
| Room charge | $ 3,838 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,434 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Grinnell participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 186800)
Grinnell has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 30 | $114,695 | 9 | $107,911 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $85,497 | 29 | $83,772 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 40 | $64,411 | 28 | $66,304 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $60,367 | 8 | $57,425 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $66,723 | 9 | $49,031 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 110 | $83,739 | 83 | $74,190 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Midwest Conference |
| Basketball | Midwest Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Conference |
| Track | Midwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Grinnell Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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