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A student entering Grinnell will be granted four semester credits for each qualifying exam as indicated on Office of the Registrar's website. Such credits are awarded based on an official score report received directly from the College Board for Advanced Placement (AP credit). Up to 24 credits of pre-matriculation credit will be accepted.

Women's Studies

Computer Science

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other

Chinese Language and Literature

Russian Language and Literature

German Language and Literature

French Language and Literature

Spanish Language and Literature

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General

English Language and Literature, General

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Biochemistry

Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

Mathematics, General

Mathematics and Statistics, Other

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Philosophy

Religion/Religious Studies

Chemistry, General

Chemistry, Other

Physics, General

Research and Experimental Psychology, Other

Psychology, Other

Anthropology

Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

Theatre and Dance

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Art History, Criticism and Conservation

Music, General

History, General

With support and guidance from academic, career, and residential advisers, you'll shape your course of study and the professional journey you begin at Grinnell College. Here, the only required courses outside of your major are the First-Year Experience and Tutorial - the rest is up to you. Every Grinnellian has access to off-campus study, work, and experiences in more than 30 countries. Here on campus, you'll hear more than 60 languages spoken by students representing every state and 80+ countries. Grinnellians come from all over the globe to attend this world-class, highly-ranked college. Thanks to our no-loan financial aid policy and individualized advising, at Grinnell you'll graduate with less debt and more direction.

Grinnell College

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Debt at Graduation

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In-State Tuition

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