by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,493 undergraduates in 2020, Grinnell is a small, private college located in Grinnell, Iowa. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Grinnell offers a “study abroad” program.
Individuals with disabilities make up 19.0% of the student population at Grinnell. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Grinnell Disability Services.
Grinnell not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Grinnell has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,493 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,459 (97.7%). Part-time attendance was 34 (2.3%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,459 | 34 | 1,493 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Grinnell receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Grinnell #48 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Grinnell by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Grinnell Diversity Guide.
Grinnell has a total of 605 student athletes, 319 men and 286 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,512,857 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,512,857 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Grinnell College Athletics