Grinnell College
Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college in Grinnell, Iowa, U.S. known for its rigorous academics and tradition of social responsibility. It was founded in 1846, when a group of New England Congregationalists established the Trustees of Iowa College.
In its 2012 edition of America's Best Colleges, Grinnell was ranked 22nd among all liberal arts colleges in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. Grinnell's open curriculum allows students to receive a well-rounded education and encourages students to take initiative within their studies. Grinnell's unique policy of "self-governance" encourages students to take responsibility for their own actions.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- students
- $39,250.00 avg tuition
1121 Park Street
Grinnell,
IA
50112-1690
(641) 269-4000
Apply online
Admissions:
www.grinnell.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:
www.grinnell.edu/offices/financia..
Areas of Study:
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- History
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Scholarships for Students in Iowa
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas J. Watson Fellowship | Up to $35,000 | Varies |
| Grinnell Trustee Honor Scholarship | Up to $15,000 | Varies |
| Howard R. Bowen Scholarship - Grinnell College | $25,000 | Varies |
| National Merit Scholarship - Grinnell College | $2,000 | Varies |
| IES Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship | Up to $2,000 | Varies |
| IES Diversity Merit-Based Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| IES Diversity Merit-Based Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Joseph F. Rosenfield Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship | Up to $5,000 | Varies |
| IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship | Up to $5,000 | Varies |
Schools Near Grinnell College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Marshalltown Community College | 20.0mi |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Marshalltown | 21.0mi |
| Central College | 26.1mi |
| William Penn University | 30.5mi |
| Des Moines Area Community College | 46.0mi |
| Grand View University | 46.5mi |
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | 46.6mi |
| American College of Hairstyling-Des Moines | 47.2mi |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | 47.9mi |
| Iowa Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology | 48.5mi |
| Vatterott College-Des Moines | 48.6mi |
| PCI Academy | 49.1mi |
| Drake University | 49.2mi |
| AIB College of Business | 49.5mi |
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | 49.9mi |
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