What does it mean to be a scholar-athlete?
For Grinnell athletes, it’s more than a team. It’s a mindset. Because here, it’s not just about the sport you play or the score you obtain — it’s about thinking, leading, and living like a Grinnellian.
For Grinnell athletes, it’s more than a team. It’s a mindset. Because here, it’s not just about the sport you play or the score you obtain — it’s about thinking, leading, and living like a Grinnellian.
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At Grinnell College, our student-athletes are top-tier competitors. But they’re also curious researchers, cross-disciplinary thinkers, and global citizens. Here, your intellectual growth matters just as much as your batting average, and your critical thinking skills and your split times hold equal worth.
With 20% of our student body comprised of international students representing more than 50 countries, our small Iowa campus is a microcosm of the world. With teammates and classmates from nearly every continent, you’ll learn to see every issue through a global lens, navigate societal challenges, and gain a new appreciation for many different people, places, and cultures.
Whether it’s NCAA Division III athletics, club sports, or intramurals, we fully commit to whatever we take on.
From official NCAA varsity basketball to Ultimate, Grinnellians represent many different sports and all kinds of athletes. However you decide to stay active, you’ll be doing so with a cohort of people who share your values, drive, and determination.
Our institution has a long history of developing thinkers and leaders in sports, technology, scholarship, and culture. So when you wear the Honor G on your uniform, you’re not just telling the world that you’re a Grinnell College athlete. You’re showing everyone that you’re an athlete who competes with both integrity and intensity. One who sees the big picture, understands what it takes to achieve it, and leads others there. One who approaches the future equipped with the confidence and skills to make it better.
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