Grinnell College
Admissions Summary
Grinnell College is very selective with an acceptance rate of 11%. Students that get into Grinnell College have an SAT score between 1410–1520 or an ACT score of 31–34. Regular applications are due January 15.
Visit College WebsiteView Online ApplicationBy the Numbers
These ranges reflect what most admitted students scored, but many are outside these ranges.
- GPA Range
- 3.75+0%
- 3.50–3.740%
- 3.25–3.490%
- 3.00–3.240%
- 2.50–2.990%
- 2.00–2.490%
- Below 2.000%
- SAT Total Range1410–1520
- SAT Math700–780
- SAT Reading680–750
- ACT Composite Range31–34
- Acceptance Rate11% (Very Selective)
- Total Applicants10,513
- Admitted1,108
- Enrolled471
Application Requirements
- High School GPARequired
- High School RankRequired
- College Prep CoursesRecommended
- SAT/ACT ScoresConsidered if submitted
- RecommendationsRequired
Application Deadline
Early action applicants don’t have to commit if accepted. Students can apply Early Action to more than one college.
Early decision applicants agree to attend the college if they are accepted. Students can only apply to one college for Early Decision.
Application Process
- Application FeeNot available
- Fee Waiver InfoAvailable to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.
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