Grinnell, IA
1121 Park Street, Grinnell, IA 50112
http://www.grinnell.edu
Grinnell College is a private, liberal art college in Grinnell, IA. It is a well-regarded institution, currently ranked 65th in the USA, with a somewhat low acceptance rate of 24%. It is a small sized college with full-time enrollment of 1,745 students. 10% of Grinnell's graduates receive a Bachelor's degree in Economics. Other often chosen majors include Political Science and Government, Biology, and Research and Experimental Psychology, but there are 27 available options to select from. If you would like to major in anthropology, humanities, chemistry, computer science or economics in Iowa, Grinnell is the perfect option for you, because it is ranked first in the state for all 5 of these programs. In addition, Grinnell is the top small college in Iowa based on our research. At the sticker price, in-state tuition is $49,772 a year, but for students based elsewhere, tuition is $55,011. Before you decide not to apply because of the price, be conscious that over four fifths of Grinnell undergrads get at least some monetary support. 85% of Grinnell College undergraduates culminate their learning with a degree to their name, anticipating to find their dream jobs. A couple years after commencement, graduates take home an average annual wage of $32,800. After 4 more years on the job, the alumni's median earnings rises 49.7% to $49,100, which is 22.4% beyond the national median salary for individuals. Some of you may also want to be aware that Grinnell's undergrads' scores on the ACT math component often times range from 28 to 33 and letters of recommendation are required in order to apply. Further, 97% of first-time students at Grinnell continue their studies the following year, and 67% of the classes offered are very small, with only 2 to 19 students. Regarding your pocketbook, be aware that Grinnell students dish out around $6,422 on a meal plan per year. Our team of researchers rated Grinnell an 8.97 out of 10 for its student life and when rating its academics, Grinnell received a 10. With regard to the campus experience, at Grinnell, students can sign up for an array of music clubs such as Pep Band or Symphony Orchestra. Lastly, six years after graduating, the lowest-earning fourth of graduates earn $32,800 or less and the average Grinnell student graduates with $5,490 per year of debt.
8.76
Party Scene
7.52
Location
8.49
Dorms
8.49
Campus Food
8.97
Student Life
7.72
Safety
SAT Score
1370-1530
ACT Score
30-34
Average Aid Awarded
Students Recieving Financial Aid
84%
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9:1
Economics
Computer Science
Political Science and Government
Biology
Research and Experimental Psychology
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Mathematics
Sociology