Grinnell College

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

• ED: November 15, 2026. International students applying for financial aid must submit the 2027–28 CSS Profile and other required documents by the same deadline, otherwise the application will be incomplete. Decision: Results will be released in mid-to-late December.
• ED2: January 5, 2027. Financial aid materials for international students are due on the same date. Decision: Results will be released in early February.
• RD: January 15, 2027. Financial aid materials for international students are due on the same date. Decision: Results will be released from late March to early April.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-12

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2024 entering class: 9,758 applicants, 1,416 admitted (14.5%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1410–1540, ACT 31–34.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

What the university weighs in first-year admissions

• Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Class rank, Recommendation(s).
• Important: Academic GPA, Standardized test scores, Application essay, Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability.
• Considered: Interview, Character/personal qualities, First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, State residency, Volunteer work, Work experience, Level of applicant's interest.
• Not considered: Religious affiliation/commitment.
• These are the first-year admission factors the university reports for all applicants, not a separate policy for international students.

Source: Common Data Set 2024-2025, section C7 (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $87,598 (tuition and fees $68,106; housing and food $16,842; books and supplies $800; other expenses $1,850).

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at Grinnell College for Fall 2027 entry?

ED: November 15, 2026. International students applying for financial aid must submit the 2027–28 CSS Profile and other required documents by the same deadline, otherwise the application will be incomplete. Decision: Results will be released in mid-to-late December. ED2: January 5, 2027. Financial aid materials for international students are due on the same date. Decision: Results will be released in early February. RD: January 15, 2027. Financial aid materials for international students are due on the same date. Decision: Results will be released from late March to early April.

What is the admission rate at Grinnell College?

Fall 2024 entering class: 9,758 applicants, 1,416 admitted (14.5%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1410–1540, ACT 31–34.

What does Grinnell College consider in first-year admissions?

Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Class rank, Recommendation(s). Important: Academic GPA, Standardized test scores, Application essay, Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability. Considered: Interview, Character/personal qualities, First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, State residency, Volunteer work, Work experience, Level of applicant's interest. Not considered: Religious affiliation/commitment.

How much does it cost to attend Grinnell College as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $87,598 (tuition and fees $68,106; housing and food $16,842; books and supplies $800; other expenses $1,850).