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Grinnell, IA · Private · Small · Rural
5.6x the Regular Decision rate
Admitted students who enroll
Of enrolling students
How much the school says contact matters
Deadlines, fees, testing policy, and recommendation requirements come from the Common App 2026-2027 First-Year Deadlines, Fees and Requirements file published August 28, 2026. Schools can still change a date after publication, so confirm anything you are close to with the school.
Rated Very important in the 2024-2025 Common Data Set this school published.
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Of enrolled students
Of enrolled students
Reported by the school to IPEDS for fall 2023 admission.
Sticker figures. What a family actually pays depends on income and aid, which is what the financial aid tools are for.
| Major | Degrees | Graduates here | Same major nationally |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 62 | $122,922 | $107,009 |
| Economics | 54 | $78,815 | $82,686 |
| Biology, General | 43 | $64,851 | $57,214 |
| Political Science and Government | 40 | $60,366 | $63,293 |
| Sociology | 36 | $57,657 | $52,657 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 35 | $78,143 | $65,466 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 34 | $28,164 | $48,590 |
| Mathematics | 33 | - | $69,562 |
Average net price paid by aided students in each family income band, after grants and scholarships. Usually far below the sticker price above.
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Common App personal statement (650 words) + 4 supplementals
Heavy supplemental load - start early.
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1 counselor + 2 teacher recommendations required
When recommended, treat as required. Sign up early - alumni interview slots fill fast.
This school does not consider interest. Don't burn time on it - focus on the application itself.
Per the school's own Common Data Set, applicant interest is rated considered.
$0 - free to apply
If a parent attended, mention it on the application. Some schools have ended this practice - verify with current admissions guidance.
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This school explicitly does not consider demonstrated interest in admissions decisions. Don't spend time visiting, opening every email, or following on social purely for admissions. Those things won't move the needle here.
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Research University
Yes
Co-op / Internship
Limited
Est. Net Price (You)
$68,106
Based on "none" need
Sticker tuition
$68,106
Before aid
Total Estimated 4-Year Cost
$272,424
Out-of-state pricing with estimated aid
Greek Life
No
Study Abroad
58%
Religious Affiliation
None
Debt-to-Income
27.9%
Average debt against 10-year earnings
Est. 10-Year ROI
$355,876
(10yr earnings x 10) - 4yr cost
Applying Early Decision would give you a 5.6x advantage (50% ED vs 9% RD).
This school gives legacy preference. If a parent or grandparent attended, highlight it.
Deadline (ED: November 15, 2026) / RD: January 15, 2027
124 days remaining (RD)
Application Platform: Common App
Supplemental Essays: 4
Interview: Recommended
Recommendation letters needed
Testing policy varies by program
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Data from US Department of Education College Scorecard, National Center for Education Statistics, and institutional disclosures.
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 24 | - | $55,695 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 23 | $58,680 | $55,000 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 17 | $37,613 | $51,710 |
| Physics | 17 | - | $76,786 |
Median earnings of this school's graduates in each major, roughly five years out, beside the national median for the same major.