Grinnell College admissions
Grinnell, IA
Grinnell College acceptance rate
14.5%
1,416 of 9,758 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Highly selective. With a rate like this, Grinnell College is usually a reach unless your grades and scores are well above the typical admitted student.
Key numbers
- Yield: 31% of admitted students enrolled (438 of 1,416).
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Common questions about Grinnell College
What is the acceptance rate at Grinnell College?
Grinnell College admitted 14.5% of applicants (1,416 of 9,758) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Grinnell College?
438 of the 1,416 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 31%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at Grinnell College?
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