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Grinnell College
- 1210 Park Street
- Grinnell, IA 50112
- OPEID College Code: 00186800
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- General Phone: (641) 269-4000
- President: Russell K Osgood
- Website: www.grinnell.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,654
- College Mascot: Pioneers

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.grinnell.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,435 | 1,669 | 3,104 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 614 (43%) | 787 (47%) | 1,401 (45%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 199 (32%) | 206 (26%) | 405 (29%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 221 | 55% |
| ACT ® Exam | 180 | 45% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 630 | 740 |
| SAT ® Math | 620 | 720 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 29 | 32 |
| ACT ® English | 29 | 34 |
| ACT ® Math | 27 | 33 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 89%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 45% | 13% | 34% | 86% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,290 | $3,287 | $3,524 | $15,312 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Number in Default | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Number in Repayment | 338 | 271 | 175 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $33,910 | $28,566 | $27,060 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $33,910 | $28,566 | $27,060 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $600 | $500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,030 | $7,700 | $7,310 |
| Other Expenses | $1,300 | $400 | $400 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $43,990 | $37,266 | $35,270 |
| Out of State | $43,990 | $37,266 | $35,270 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $34,660 | $29,166 | $27,560 |
| Out of State | $34,660 | $29,166 | $27,560 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $34,660 | $29,166 | $27,560 |
| Out of State | $34,660 | $29,166 | $27,560 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | |
|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | |
| Biochemistry | 9 |
| Biology, Biological Sciences | 28 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | |
| Computer Science | 10 |
| English Language and Literature | |
| English Language and Literature | 22 |
| Foreign Languages and Literature | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 5 |
| French Language and Literature | 11 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 |
| Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics | 2 |
| History | |
| History | 25 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | |
| Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | |
| Mathematics | 19 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | |
| Philosophy | 12 |
| Religious Studies | 8 |
| Physical Sciences | |
| Chemistry | 13 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Psychology | |
| Psychology | 30 |
| Social Sciences | |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Economics | 27 |
| Political Science and Government | 31 |
| Sociology | 21 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |
| Art and Art Studies | 19 |
| Drama and Theatre Arts | 7 |
| Music | 11 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,654 Undergraduate: 1,654
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 774 Female: 880
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 774 Female: 880
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,623 Part-Time: 31
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,623 Part-Time: 31
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 186 | 11% |
| American Indian | 6 | 0.4% |
| Black | 78 | 5% |
| Asian | 113 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 5% |
| White | 1,066 | 64% |
| Unknown | 124 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 54 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 778 | 47% |
| Ages 20-21 | 709 | 43% |
| Ages 22-24 | 112 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 622 | 564 | 58 |
| Faculty Status | 221 | 199 | 22 |
| Tenured Faculty | 95 | 95 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 208 | 186 | 22 |
| Primarily Instruction | 208 | 186 | 22 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 67 | 64 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 88 | 83 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 259 | 231 | 28 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 88 | 77 | 11 |
| Skilled Crafts | 28 | 28 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 116 | 107 | 9 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,282 (186) | $83,104 (99) | $70,656 (87) |
| Professor | $109,873 (37) | $112,189 (27) | $103,620 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $81,307 (62) | $81,926 (36) | $80,450 (26) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,989 (65) | $61,969 (29) | $62,006 (36) |
| Instructor | $57,390 (10) | $60,425 (4) | $55,367 (6) |
| Lecturer | $55,406 (12) | $70,026 (3) | $50,533 (9) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,282 (186) | $83,104 (99) | $70,656 (87) |
| Professor | $109,873 (37) | $112,189 (27) | $103,620 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $81,307 (62) | $81,926 (36) | $80,450 (26) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,989 (65) | $61,969 (29) | $62,006 (36) |
| Instructor | $57,390 (10) | $60,425 (4) | $55,367 (6) |
| Lecturer | $55,406 (12) | $70,026 (3) | $50,533 (9) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 496 | 274 | 222 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 363 | 207 | 156 |
| Baseball | 22 | 22 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 19 | 11 |
| Football | 44 | 44 | - |
| Golf | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Soccer | 58 | 33 | 25 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 68 | 34 | 34 |
| Tennis | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 67 | 34 | 33 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 65 | 35 | 30 |
| Cross Country | 67 | 27 | 40 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $24,314 | $21,938 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,341 | $2,712 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 65 | 37 | 28 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 94%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 87% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 81% |
| Female | 92% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 90% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 82% |
| Asian | 79% |
| Hispanic | 82% |
| White | 86% |
| Unknown | 96% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 82% |
| 5 Years | 86% |
| 6 Years | 87% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 5 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 3 |
| Burglary | 12 | 18 |
| Arson | 4 | 8 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 9 | 13 |
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