- 4 Year
- GRINNELL, IA
Grinnell College
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- 4 Year
- GRINNELL, IA
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- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade C minus
- Athleticsgrade C+
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade C
- Dormsgrade C+
- Campus Foodgrade C
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade B minus
About
You're in charge of your studies and the career you pursue. At Grinnell, the only required class outside of your major is the First-Year Tutorial, and the rest is up to you. With support and guidance from academic, career, and residential advisers, you'll be in charge of how your studies take shape and the professional journey you begin.
Every Grinnellian has access to study, work, and experiences in more than 30 countries. Even on our campus, you'll hear more than 60 languages spoken by students from every state and 40+ countries. Grinnellians come from all over the globe to attend this top-ranked national college.
Thanks to a no-loan financial aid policy and individualized advising, our students graduate with less debt, more direction.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Virtual Early Decision with the Experts - Domestic
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This event will take place from 6-7PM Central Standard Time (CST). An international one will take place from 7:30AM - 8:30AM United States Central Standard Time (CST) on Wednesday October 11, 2023. This Zoom event is for the parents and families of U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are considering applying to Grinnell College through Early Decision this fall. Prospective students are also welcome to attend the session. The program will begin with an overview of the application and financial aid process with leaders in Admission and Financial Aid at Grinnell. These Early Decision experts will demystify the Early Decision process as much as possible as they walk you through the application review process and provide details about merit- and need-based financial aid. There will be plenty of time for your questions so that your student is prepared to submit an Early Decision I application by November 15, 2022, or an Early Decision II application by January 5, 2023.
Virtual Discover Grinnell
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Eager to learn more about what Grinnell College can offer you? Discover Grinnell is our virtual fall open house program for prospective students and families. It’s a great way to get a broad overview of the Grinnell College experience, whether you are just getting started with the college search or finalizing your application to Grinnell. The program will be hosted on Zoom and will include panels and Q&A with current students and Grinnell administrators on topics ranging from our unique academic curriculum to admission and aid at Grinnell, and it will end with a 45-minute live virtual tour led by three current students.
Virtual Grinnell Diversity Preview
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Our Diversity Preview Program will help you discover your place at one of the nation's top liberal arts colleges. Hear from current students and staff about how Grinnell College supports and celebrates diverse identities represented on campus. Qualifications: Registrants must be domestic students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) entering their senior year of high school. We encourage attendance from students who identify as any of the following: - a student of color (American Indian or Alaska Native; Asian; Black or African American; Latinx/Hispanic; or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander) - the first in their immediate family to attend college - a member of the LGBTQIA+ community - a part of any community that would add to Grinnell College's diversity.
Virtual Early Decision with the Experts - International
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This event will take place from 7:30AM - 8:30AM United States Central Standard Time (CST) on Wednesday October 11, 2023. This Zoom event is for the parents and families of international students who are considering applying to Grinnell College through Early Decision this fall. Prospective students are also welcome to attend the session. This program will help to demystify Early Decision with an overview of the admission and financial aid processes as they apply to international students. We will leave plenty of time to answer your questions so that your student is prepared to submit an Early Decision I application by November 15, 2022, or an Early Decision II application by January 5, 2023.
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Most Popular Majors
- Computer Science54 Graduates
- Economics41 Graduates
- Biology40 Graduates
- Political Science and Government32 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology30 Graduates
- Sociology30 Graduates
- History29 Graduates
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology27 Graduates
- English27 Graduates
- Spanish Language and Literature26 Graduates
Individually Advised Curriculum
At Grinnell, we call our curriculum an "individually advised curriculum." We have no distribution requirements, and the only two required courses for all students are components of the First-Year Experience. The rest of your four-year class schedule is up to you and your academic adviser to craft based on your interests and aspirations, so you can uncover and explore what you truly care about.