Where the curious go forth.
With your vision, drive, and academic interests, we know you could go anywhere. By choosing Grinnell, you’re accepting a wonderful challenge. You're stepping into a community of change-makers and solution-seekers that will prepare you for an ever-changing world and whatever it sends your way.
Why Grinnell
Discover Grinnell, and then define it for yourself.
It’s something more than a place, much bigger than an idea. Grinnell is a way of being and seeing. An unwavering commitment to your journey of discovery, both in everything you want to do and everything you want to become.
Afford Grinnell
We're here to help.
We are committed to college access, equity, and success from admission through commencement. Grinnell is one of only a handful of colleges offering test-optional and need-blind admission and meet 100% of financial need without loans. In addition, all first-year applicants to Grinnell College are considered for merit scholarships.
Why wait?
Ready to Get Started?
Get a head start on your admission application today by submitting the Preliminary Application. This is an optional part of the application process that demonstrates interest to Grinnell, as well as allowing you to receive more information about timelines, scholarships, events in your area, and the college search process. Later, to complete your application, you'll submit the Common Application (or QuestBridge Application) and provide other supporting documents.