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Grinnell College

Grinnell College
1227 Park Street, 1st Floor
Grinnell, IA 50112

Official telephone: (641) 269-4000
Website: https://www.grinnell.edu/
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 247-0113
800 247-0113 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 15
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 5
Number of early decision applications submitted: 828
Number of early decision applications accepted: 283 (34%)
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average SAT I: 724 verbal, 744 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1430 - 1520
Average ACT: 33 English, 31 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 31 - 34
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 29%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 21%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 9,758
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,416
School has a waiting list policy: no
Number accepting place on waiting list: 1,180
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 36
Admission may be deferred: yes

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