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Grinnell College
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    Grinnell College Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Grinnell?

    Grinnell admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 11%. Students that get into Grinnell have an average SAT score between 1370-1530 or an average ACT score of 30-34. The regular admissions application deadline for Grinnell is January 15. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the Grinnell early decision deadline is November 15.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    11%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    47%
    Total Applicants
    10,513
    SAT Range
    1370-1530
    SAT Reading
    670-750
    SAT Math
    700-780
    Students Submitting SAT
    29%
    ACT Range
    30-34
    ACT English
    30-35
    ACT Math
    27-33
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    33%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 15
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $0
    Application Website
    grinnell.edu/admission/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Recommended
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Recommended
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
    Poll
    91%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 11 responses
    Poll
    91%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 11 responses
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