Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1410 and 1540 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 32
Popular programs at Grinnell College
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science. | 56 | |
| 2 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 48 | |
| 3 | Mathematics. | 48 | |
| 4 | Economics. | 46 | |
| 5 | Biology, General. | 40 | |
| 6 | Political Science and Government. | 38 | |
| 7 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 33 | |
| 8 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 30 | |
| 9 | English Language and Literature, General. | 30 | |
| 10 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 26 | |
| 11 | History. | 22 | |
| 12 | Physics. | 20 | |
| 13 | Sociology. | 20 | |
| 14 | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 15 | |
| 15 | Chemistry. | 15 | |
| 16 | Religion/Religious Studies. | 12 | |
| 17 | Anthropology. | 12 | |
| 18 | Philosophy. | 11 | |
| 19 | Music. | 9 | |
| 20 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 7 |
Showing top 20 of 26 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Grinnell College?
Grinnell College has an acceptance rate of 15% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Grinnell College?
Admitted students at Grinnell College typically score between 1410 and 1540 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Grinnell College cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Grinnell College is approximately $17,648 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Grinnell College?
4-year graduation rate data for Grinnell College is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.