Grinnell College
2024-25
The 2024-25 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.
In its 2024-25 report, Grinnell College says 9,758 first-year students applied and 1,416 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 15%. 438 admitted students enrolled (31% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 1430–1520 and ACT of 31–34. Early decision: 283 of 828 applicants admitted (34%).
How the class gets assembled.
Early Decision offeredSecond binding round indicated; ED rate is blended.
Likely ED share of class65%283 ED admits / 438 enrolled first-years
ED admit-rate multiple2.7x34% ED vs 13% all other rounds
Seats left after ED155of 438 enrolled first-year seats
All-other admit rate13%1,133 admitted from 8,930 applicants
Applicants, admits, and class seats use separate stage scales so Early Decision and all other rounds stay readable.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants828reported count
Admits28334%
Class seats283assumes ED admits enroll
Applicants8,930reported count
Admits1,13313%
Class seats15514% estimated yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 828 | 283 | 34% | 283 | Likely class seats assume ED admits enroll. |
| All other rounds | 8,930 | 1,133 | 13% | 155 | All other rounds are residual CDS totals, not exact Regular Decision. |
Class-seat estimate assumes ED admits enroll. CDS does not report confirmed ED enrollment, so likely ED class seats are calculated as the smaller of ED admits and enrolled first-years.
Overall yield: 31%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Read the ED rate carefully. Published ED rates can include recruited athletes, legacy applicants, and institutional-priority applicants. The general-pool ED rate can be lower.
This school marks applicant interest as Considered. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
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
413numbers from this report.
General Information
6 TABLESName:Carlie D. VanWilligen
Title:Director of Institutional Research
Office:Office of Analytics and Institutional Research
Mailing Address:1103 Park Street, #116
City/State/Zip/Country:Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Phone:641-269-4307
Fax:641-269-4937
E-mail Address:vanwilli@grinnell.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Web site?Y
Name of College/University:Grinnell College
Mailing Address:1227 Park Street, 1st Floor
City/State/Zip/Country:Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Main Phone Number:641-269-4000
WWW Home Page Address:www.grinnell.edu
Admissions Phone Number:641-269-3600
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number:800-247-0113
Admissions Office Mailing Address:1227 Park Street, 1st Floor
City/State/Zip/Country:Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Admissions E-mail Address:admission@grinnell.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.grinnell.edu/admission/apply
Private (nonprofit)x
Coeducational collegex
Semesterx
Bachelor'sx
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESB1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students:men | Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students:women | Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender | Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | Other first-year, degree-seeking:men | Other first-year, degree-seeking:women | Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender | Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | All other degree-seeking: another gender | All other degree-seeking: unknown | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | Total degree-seeking:men | Total degree-seeking:women | Total degree-seeking: another gender | Total degree-seeking:unknown | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses:men | All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses:women | All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender | All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | Total undergraduate Full-Time Students:men | Total undergraduate Full-Time Students:women | Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: another gender | Total undergraduate Full-Time Students:unknown | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students:men | Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students:women | Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender | Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | Other first-year, degree-seeking:men | Other first-year, degree-seeking:women | Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender | Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 1 | 3 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | 29 | 26 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | 30 | 29 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | 819 | 969 | 0 | 0 | 1788 |
B1 overall enrollment
Institution-wide total enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand total all students | 819 | 969 | 0 | 0 | 1788 |
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | Not reported | Not reported | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
B2 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 | 98 | 363 | 365 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 43 | 151 | 152 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 20 | 81 | 85 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 189 | 837 | 859 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 55 | 168 | 169 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 1 116 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 31 | 111 | Not reported |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 1 | 16 | Not reported |
| Total | 438 | 1729 | 1788 |
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | Not reported |
| Associate degrees | Not reported |
| Bachelor's degrees | 383 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | Not reported |
| Master's degrees | Not reported |
| Post-master's certificates | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, other | Not reported |
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 | 100 | 116 | 247 | 2018 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final cohort | 100 | 116 247 463 | Not reported | 100 |
| Completed in less than four years | 75 | 98 | 172 | 75 |
| Completed in less than five years | 13 | 11 | 36 | 31 |
| Completed in less than six years | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2023 |
| Total completers | 90 | 109 | 208 | 90 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 90% | 94% | 84% | 90% |
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 | 75 | 126 | 246 | 2017 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final cohort | 75 | 126 | 246 | 75 |
| Completed in less than four years | 54 | 100 | 178 | 54 |
| Completed in less than five years | 31 | 2021 | 34 | 51 |
| Completed in less than six years | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2023 |
| Total completers | 63 | 111 | 217 | 63 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 84% | 88% | 88% | 2017% |
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
| Measure | Current cohort | Previous cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | Not reported | Not reported |
| Did not persist | 2020 | Not reported |
| Final cohort | 2021 | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years at 150% time | 150 | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers out | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to two-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to four-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
5 TABLESC1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 5048 | 4421 | 289 | Total | 9,758 |
| Admitted | 637 | 725 | 54 | Not reported | 1,416 |
| Enrolled full-time | 211 | 211 | 16 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Total | Not reported |
| Enrolled total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 438 |
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language3
Social studies3
History3
Visual/Performing ArtsResponse Text
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 | — |
selective admission for out-of-state studentsselective admission for out-of-state students
selective admission to some programsselective admission to someprograms
other (explain):other (explain):
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 29 | 129 |
| ACT | 21 | 92 |
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 | 1430 | 1490 | 1520 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 700 | 730 | 750 |
| SAT math | 710 | 760 | 16.3 |
| ACT composite | 31 | 34 | 34 |
| ACT math | Score | 31 | 34 |
| ACT English | 31 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Score |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Score |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
Other early decision plan closing date5-Jan
Other early decision plan notification date31-Jan
Number of early decision applications received by your institution828
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan283
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 40 | 45 | 5 | Not reported | 90 |
| Admitted | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 17 |
| Enrolled | 3 | 2 | 3 | Not reported | 8 |
NumberNumber
Unit TypeUnit Type per credit hour
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:62
High school transcriptRequired of All
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresRequired of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:# Internal
Fall1-Mar
Spring1-Nov
Fall15-May
Spring5-Dec
Fall1-Jun
Spring15-Dec
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
Weekend collegeResponse Text
Other (specify):x
Student Life
3 TABLESCampus Ministriesx
Choral groupsx
Concert bandx
Dancex
Drama/theaterx
International Student Organizationx
Jazz bandx
Literary magazinex
Model UNx
Music ensemblesx
Pep bandx
Radio stationx
Student governmentx
Name of Cooperating InstitutionResponse Text
Marine Option
(for Naval ROTC)Response 'x'
Name of Cooperating InstitutionResponse Text
On CampusResponse 'x'
Coed dormsx
Special housing for disabled studentsx
Cooperative housingx
Theme housingx
Living Learning CommunitiesResponse Text
Other housing options (specify):x
Annual Expenses
7 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.grinnell.edu/admissio n/financial-aid/estimate-aid
Please provide an approximate date (i.e., month/day) when your institution's final 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance will be available:Date
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $71,788 | $71,788 |
| 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 | Expenses in $ |
| Required fees | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Expenses in $ |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Expenses in $ Expenses in $ | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?N
If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in G1?tuition and fees reported in G1?
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 | 800 | Not reported | 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 | 503 | 1850 | Not reported |
| Other expenses | 1850 | Not reported | Not reported |
PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS:$2,444
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS:$2,444
In-district:$2,444
In-state (out-of-district):$2,444
Out-of-state:$2,444
NONRESIDENTS:$2,444
Financial Aid
9 TABLESInstitutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$10,472,108
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,880,396
Total Scholarships/Grants$12,362,146
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.)$1,723,716
Total Self-Help$2,625,708
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.$828,392
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 | 438 | 1726 | Not reported |
| Applied for need-based aid | 348 | 1231 | Not reported |
| Determined to have financial need | 298 | 1129 | Not reported |
| Awarded any aid | 298 | 1129 | Not reported |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 298 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 235 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 59 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Need fully met | 298 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average percentage of need met | 100 | 100% | Not reported |
| Average financial aid package | $ 67,476 | $ | Not reported |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | $ 64,543 | 63,391 | Not reported |
| Average need-based self-help award | $ 2,573 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average need-based loan | - | 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 | Not reported | 49 | $15,946 |
| Federal loan programs | Not reported | 42 | Not reported |
| Institutional loan programs | Not reported | 18 | $10,529 $8,188 |
| State loan programs | Not reported | 0 | $0 |
| Private student loans | Not reported | Not reported | $56,491 |
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availablex
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$56,853
FAFSAx
CSS PROFILEx
Noncustodial PROFILEx
Business/Farm SupplementResponse Text
Other (specify):Other (specify):
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:1
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)15
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Month):1
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Day):15
Students must reply by (date):5
or within____weeks of notification.1
AcademicsX
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
2 TABLESFall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio9
based on ____ students1,749
and ____ faculty197
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 90 | 13 |
| 10-19 students | 187 | 16 |
| 20-29 students | 146 | 6 |
| 30-39 students | 12 | 0 |
| 40-49 students | 2 | 0 |
| 50-99 students | 2 | 0 |
| 100+ students | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 439 | 35 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLESJ 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 | 3.523% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 12.524% |
| 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 | 8.415% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 4.305% |
| 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 | 14.09% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 5.284% |
| 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 | Not reported |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| 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 | Not reported |
| 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 | Not reported |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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