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Excellence in Education for Students in the Liberal Arts

• varied forms of learning, in and out of the classroom and beyond the campus
• creative and critical thinking stimulated by the free, open exchange of ideas
• education that reflects on its own process
• excellent teaching as the highest priority of the faculty
• active scholarship in traditional and interdisciplinary fields
• need-blind admission of students with strong academic potential

A Diverse Community

At Grinnell, a liberal arts education integrates different forms of knowledge, approaches, and ways of thinking. Interdisciplinary (and otherwise integrative) study begins with the first year tutorial and can culminate with a Mentored Advanced Project (MAP), which often crosses disciplines.