Grinnell College
2022-23
The 2022-23 Common Data Set for Grinnell College — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. This archive discovered the file on Apr 19, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$62,830
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
88%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$17,648
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$17,500
federal loans only
FSA
4%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
411numbers from this report.
General Information
5 TABLESFirst Name:Carlie D.
Last Name:VanWilligen
Title:Director of Institutional Research
Office:Office of Analytics and Institutional Research
Phone:641-269-4307
Email Address:vanwilli@grinnell.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.grinnell.edu/about/leadership/offices
Main Phone Number (Area Code)641
Main Phone Number:269-4000
WWW Home Page Address:www.grinnell.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):641
Admissions Phone Number:269-3600
Admissions Email Address:admission@grinnell.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.grinnell.edu/admission/apply
Bachelor'sX
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.grinnell.edu/about/leadership/offices-services/dei
Enrollment And Persistence
3 TABLESB2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 84 | 334 | 336 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 45 | 142 | 145 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 25 | 75 | 78 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 225 | 899 | 928 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 34 | 129 | 129 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 21 | 82 | 84 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 3 | 48 | 57 |
| Total | 437 | 1709 | 1759 |
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 77 | 104 | 232 | 413 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final cohort | 77 | 104 | 232 | 413 |
| Completed in less than four years | 67 | 86 | 195 | 348 |
| Completed in less than five years | 2 | 6 | 7 | 15 |
| Completed in less than six years | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total completers | 69 | 93 | 203 | 365 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 90% | 89% | 88% | 88% |
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 86 | 128 | 228 | 442 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final cohort | 86 | 128 | 228 | 442 |
| Completed in less than four years | 64 | 111 | 186 | 361 |
| Completed in less than five years | 3 | 5 | 12 | 20 |
| Completed in less than six years | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Total completers | 67 | 117 | 200 | 384 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 78% | 91% | 88% | 87% |
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 93% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESC1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown sex | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 4757 | 5093 | Not reported | 9,850 |
| Admitted | 449 | 606 | Not reported | 1,055 |
| Enrolled | 193 | 232 | Not reported | 425 |
| Enrolled full-time | 193 | 232 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Wait List
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:2,699
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:1,426
Number of wait-listed students admitted:58
Total academic units4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language3
Social studies3
History3
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Yes | — | — | — |
| Class rank | Yes | — | — | — |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | Yes | — | — | — |
| Application essay | Yes | — | — | — |
| Recommendations | Yes | — | — | — |
| Interview | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Extracurricular activities | Yes | — | — | — |
| Talent or ability | Yes | — | — | — |
| Character and personal qualities | Yes | — | — | — |
| First generation | Yes | — | — | — |
| Alumni relation | Yes | — | — | — |
| Geographical residence | Yes | — | — | — |
| State residency | Yes | — | — | — |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | Yes | — | — | — |
| Volunteer work | Yes | — | — | — |
| Work experience | Yes | — | — | — |
| Level of applicant interest | Yes | — | — | — |
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 28 | 121 |
| ACT | 27 | 119 |
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1410 | 1460 | 1520 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 680 | 730 | 750 |
| SAT math | 700 | 750 | 780 |
| ACT composite | 31 | 33 | 34 |
| ACT math | 27 | 30 | 33 |
| ACT English | 27 | 30 | 35 |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80069.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69929.8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-5990.8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299100
SAT Math: 700-80083.5
SAT Math: 600-69916.5
SAT Math: 200-299100
ACT Composite: 30-3689.9
ACT Composite: 24-2910.1
ACT Composite: Below 6100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class66
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class24
Percent in top half of high school graduating class8
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class2
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class32
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:32
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month1
Application closing date (fall): Day15
If yes, maximum period of postponement:Click or tap here to enter text.
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 38 | 36 | Not reported | 74 |
| Admitted | 5 | 6 | Not reported | 11 |
| Enrolled | 4 | 2 | Not reported | 6 |
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants: Click or tap here to enter text.
Fall Closing Date: Month4
Spring Closing Date: Month11
Fall Notification Date: Month6
Spring Notification Date: Month12
Fall Closing Date:Day1
Spring Closing Date: Day1
Fall Notification Date: Day1
Spring Notification Date: Day15
Academic Offerings and Policies
1 TABLEAccelerated programX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)91%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing100%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)91%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing88%
Percent who live off campus or commute12%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
YearbookX
Coed residence hallsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Cooperative housingX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Annual Expenses
3 TABLESG1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 64342 | 64342 |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 520 | 520 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | 900 | 900 | Not reported |
| Food only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation | 1100 | 1100 | 1100 |
| Other expenses | 1100 | 1100 | 1100 |
Financial Aid
8 TABLESH2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | 110 | 441 | 1 |
| Average institutional non-need grant | 18896 | 19690 | 6000 |
| Athletic grant recipients | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average athletic grant | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Academic Year2022-2023 estimated
Federal$1,947,361
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$294,710
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$56,592,850
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$658,489
Total Scholarships/Grants$59,493,410
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$0
Federal Work-Study$0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$1,824,005
Total Self-Help$1,824,005
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$641,022
Athletic Awards$0
Federal$0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$9,456,738
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,291,351
Total Scholarships/Grants$10,748,089
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$1,145,995
Total Self-Help$1,145,995
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$864,258
Athletic Awards$0
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | 437 | 1704 | 6 |
| Applied for need-based aid | 342 | 1193 | 1 |
| Determined to have financial need | 289 | 1092 | 1 |
| Awarded any aid | 289 | 1092 | 1 |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 289 | 1092 | 1 |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 289 | 1092 | 1 |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 77 | 288 | 0 |
| Need fully met | 289 | 1092 | 1 |
| Average percentage of need met | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Average financial aid package | 59842 | 58774 | 51448 |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | Not reported | 56274 | 48948 |
| Average need-based self-help award | Not reported | 2500 | 2500 |
| Average need-based loan | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
| Measure | Number in class | Percent of class | Average per borrower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any loan program | 222 | 55 | 14738 |
| Federal loan programs | 188 | 47 | 11827 |
| Institutional loan programs | 72 | 18 | 8266 |
| State loan programs | 1 | 0 | 13500 |
| Private student loans | 13 | 3 | 33822 |
Students must reply by (date): Month5
Students must reply by (date): Day1
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details: Click or tap here to enter text. Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? ☐ Yes ☒ No Common Data Set 2022-2023
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESI1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 186 | 37 | 223 |
| Members of minority groups | 53 | 6 | 59 |
| Females | 93 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Males | Not reported | 19 | Not reported |
| Nonresidents | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | Not reported | 11 | Not reported |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown or other highest degree | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio9
based on ____ students67
and ____ faculty33
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 90 | 17 |
| 10-19 students | 90 | 17 |
| 20-29 students | 182 | 24 |
| 30-39 students | 139 | 2 |
| 40-49 students | 10 | 0 |
| 50-99 students | 1 | 0 |
| 100+ students | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
1 TABLEJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | 2.83% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 10.57% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 3.21% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 5.66% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 16.98% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 9.06% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 4.34% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 6.60% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 6.23% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 21.89% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 7.17% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 4.15% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
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