Grinnell College

Grinnell College is a private arts college located in Grinnell, lowa, United States. It was founded in 1846. The campus spreads across 120 acres of land and has more than 60 buildings. The College provides Bachelor degrees in more than 25 major departments. It also provides several interdisciplinary concentrations. The student enrollment consists of more than 10% of international students. It also has programs that provide students opportunities to study abroad.

Grinnell College has an active student life. It houses more than 275 registered student clubs and organizations. These include the Adventure Sewer Explorers, Alpine Club, Arts and Crafts Club, and Catholic Students Association, among others. The college's athlete teams are called the Pioneers, and they compete in sports such as water-polo, ultimate, and rugby union. The institution is home to a student-run newspaper known as "The Scarlet and the Black," and a radio station called KDIC.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in mathematics, art studies, science, music, liberal arts, and drama and performing arts.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High faculty salary.
• Selective admissions.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,654 in 2007-2008 (1,676 full-time equivalent).

About 46% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 54% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Grinnell participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Grinnell provides on-campus housing for 1,245 of its 1,676 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Midwest Conference for major sports.

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: