Grinnell College

Grinnell, United States of America

Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa. Founded in 1854, Grinnell College is known for its rigorous academic program, strong emphasis on undergraduate research, and beautiful campus setting.
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Grinnell is a small, friendly town (~9,000 people) in central Iowa. It offers a safe, close-knit community with local restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and essential services. Students appreciate the focus on campus life but also enjoy exploring the town. Access to larger cities (Des Moines, Iowa City) is about an hour away.
Yes, Grinnell has a four-year residency requirement. Virtually all students live in college-owned housing (dorms, theme houses, language houses, co-ops) for all four years. This fosters a strong residential community. Limited exceptions exist (e.g., living with family locally, senior status with special permission).
Grinnell offers diverse housing options, from traditional corridor-style dorms to suite-style living, theme houses (e.g., social justice, arts, wellness), language houses, and cooperative living. Most rooms are doubles. All residences have common spaces, laundry, and internet access. Housing selection is a student-run process.

University Of Grinnell College Application Statistics

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University Of Grinnell College Application Statistics

$ 56188
$ 13864
3.3
36
87 %
1460
30

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  • 641-269-4000

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