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The campus of Grinnell is in Grinnell, Iowa, 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 51% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 640. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 650 and 730. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Grinnell has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, Grinnell had 1,577 students enrolled (1,558 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Grinnell offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Grinnell 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
Admissions Phone: (641) 269-3600
Financial Aid Phone: (641) 269-3250
http://www.grinnell.edu
Grinnell awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 169 | economics, political science, English, history, anthropology, Spanish language, sociology, French language, ... |
| Science | 60 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry |
| Mathematics | 21 | mathematics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | computer science |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | religion, philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Music | 5 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Grinnell in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 319 | 25 |
In 2005, Grinnell had a total enrollment of 1,577 students (1,558 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 13% |
| Iowa | 11% |
| Minnesota | 8% |
| California | 6% |
| Kansas | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
Grinnell offers campus housing for 1,252 of its 1,558 (full-time) students.
(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 | 2,970 | 1,501 | 51% | 435 | 29% |
| Men | 1,421 | 675 | 48% | 197 | 29% |
| Women | 1,549 | 826 | 53% | 238 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 640 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 650 | 730 |
| ACT Verbal | 27 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| 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 | 60% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 39% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (641) 269-3600
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,060 |
| Room and board | $ 7,310 |
| Room charge | $ 3,424 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,886 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 400 |
Financial Aid:
Grinnell participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 186800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (641) 269-3250
Grinnell has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 57 | 36 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 31 | $101,063 | 8 | $95,313 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 31 | $73,619 | 31 | $74,715 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $57,388 | 26 | $56,969 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $60,077 | 8 | $42,513 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 102 | $75,543 | 74 | $66,891 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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