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We're ready for you.

Your extraordinary journey begins now.

You’ve worked hard and done some amazing things so far — after all, admission to Grinnell remains highly selective. But we know that this is just the start. With your courage and curiosity, we know you could go anywhere. By choosing Grinnell, you’re committing yourself to a transformative experience. You’re stepping into a community of change-makers and solution-seekers that will prepare you for an ever-changing world.

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Explore Grinnell

Take a look at what we have to offer you.

We think that our story speaks for itself. But it’s also nice to hear what others have said about us.

Grinnell is among the very best liberal arts colleges in the nation. Because, well, we’ve got a lot to offer. However, there’s a lot more to the story, and like the cover of a book, you can’t completely judge a college based on one number.

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Niche Overall Grade
#9
Best Undergraduate Teaching, U.S. News & World Report
#19
Nation's Best Liberal Arts Colleges, U.S. News & World Report

Our commitment to you

To ensure that Grinnell continues to live its values of academic excellence, diverse community, and social responsibility, we’re investing even more in our students.

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You can afford a Grinnell education.

We meet 100% of your demonstrated financial need without loans — only a handful of colleges and universities among more than 4,000 in the United States can say that. This gives you less debt and more direction for your intellectual and professional focus.

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We succeed when you succeed.

We are committed to college access, equity, and success — from admission through commencement. Our intentional, diverse community welcomes students from around the world and sends them to global study, research, and internship locations. Armed with a rich set of personally designed intellectual, practical, and international experiences, Grinnellians are leaders in their communities.

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We invest in your future.

A Grinnell education is worth so much more than the cost of tuition. In concert with Grinnell’s distinctive individually advised curriculum, you’ll connect with faculty and career advisers who will help you develop the knowledge and skills to help you meet your academic and career goals. You’ll put your theoretical knowledge to work through hands-on learning experiences and connect your ideas to actions.

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Are you ready?

Are you ready to choose Grinnell? Reply to our offer of admission by May 1.

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