Grinnell College
Overview
Type of school:
Private institution
Year founded:
1846
Affiliation:
None
Academic calendar:
Semester
Undergraduate student body:
1,589
Environment:
Rural
Endowment:
$1,471,804,000
Admissions
Address
Grinnell, IA 50112-1690
Website
http://www.grinnell.edu
Admissions E-mail
askgrin@grinnell.edu
QuickFacts
Selectivity:
Most Selective
Send application by:
January 20
Admissions Contact Information
Admissions director:
N/A
Admissions office telephone:
(800) 247-0113
Fall 2008 Admissions Deadlines
Regular decision
Send application by:
January 20
Decision sent by:
April 1
Accept offer by:
May 1
Early decision
Send application by:
November 20
Decision sent by:
December 20
Early action
Not offered
Application fee:
$30
Is the fee refundable?
No
Can fee be waived for students with financial need?
Yes
Does school have a waiting list?
Yes
Can admission be deferred?
Yes
Accepted application formats:
Applications on floppy disks:
Yes
Applications via E-mail:
Yes
Electronic application:
http://www.grinnell.edu/admission/applying/
Tuition deposit:
$200 (Nonrefundable)
Room deposit:
None (Nonrefundable)
Admissions Requirements
High school completion requirement:
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program:
Recommended
Distribution of high school units required and/or recommended*
| |
Units Required |
Units Recommended |
| English |
N/A |
4 |
| Mathematics |
N/A |
4 |
| Science |
N/A |
4 |
| Lab |
N/A |
3 |
| Foreign language |
N/A |
3 |
| Social studies |
N/A |
4 |
| History |
N/A |
0 |
| Academic electives |
N/A |
0 |
| Total academic units |
N/A |
20 |
*One unit equals one year of study or its equivalent.
Campus visit:
Recommended
Admissions interview:
Recommended
Off-campus interview:
May be arranged
Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions
decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
Yes
SAT/ACT requirements:
Either SAT or ACT required.
SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
January 20
Tests accepted for Fall 2008 entering class:
ACT with writing, ACT without writing
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
January 20
Open admission policy?
No
What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in
admission decisions?
Rigor of secondary school record:
Very important
Class rank:
Very important
Academic GPA:
Very important
Standardized test scores:
Very important
Application essay:
Important
Recommendation:
Very important
What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors
in admission decisions?
Interview:
Important
Extracurricular activities:
Very important
Talent/ability:
Very important
Character/personal qualities:
Considered
First generation:
Considered
Alumni/ae relation:
Considered
Geographical residence:
Considered
State residency:
Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment:
Not considered
Racial/ethnic status:
Important
Volunteer work:
Considered
Work experience:
Considered
Level of applicant's interest:
Not considered
2006-2007 Admissions Statistics
Selectivity:
Most Selective
Overall acceptance rate:
45%
Early-decision acceptance rate:
82%
Early-action acceptance rate:
N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early-action and early-decision
students):
43%
Total applicants:
3,104
Total acceptances:
1,401
Total freshman enrollment:
405
Proportion of freshman enrolled from early action and early
decision:
29%
Male applicants:
1,435
Male acceptances:
614
Male freshman enrollment:
199
Female applicants:
1,669
Female acceptances:
787
Female freshman enrollment:
206
Out-of-state freshmen:
86%
Qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
800
Applicants accepting a place on waiting list:
349
Students enrolled from waiting list:
25
2006-2007 Freshman Class Profile
Top 10 percent of high school class:
64%
Top 25 percent of high school class:
90%
Top 50 percent of high school class:
100%
First-year students submitting high school class standing:
66%
Average high school GPA:
N/A
First-year students submitting GPA:
N/A
First-year students submitting SAT scores:
55%
SAT scores (25/75 percentile):
Critical Reading:
630 – 740
Math:
620 – 720
Combined:
1250 – 1460
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
SAT Critical Reading |
SAT Math |
| 700-800 |
46.6% |
39.4% |
| 600-699 |
34.4% |
41.6% |
| 500-599 |
13.1% |
12.2% |
| 400-499 |
5.9% |
6.3% |
| 300-399 |
N/A |
0.5% |
| 200-299 |
N/A |
N/A |
First-year students submitting ACT scores:
45%
ACT scores (25/75 percentile):
English:
27 – 33
Math:
29 – 34
Composite:
29 – 32
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
ACT Composite |
ACT English |
ACT Math |
| 30-36 |
67.2% |
70.0% |
48.3% |
| 24-29 |
30.6% |
27.2% |
47.2% |
| 18-23 |
2.2% |
2.8% |
4.5% |
| 12-17 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| 6-11 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Below 6 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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