Compete fiercely and win frequently.

Mar 27, 2015

Grinnellians take athletics seriously. We field 20 NCAA Division III teams that compete fiercely and win frequently. One-third of our students play at least one varsity sport.

We approach athletics a bit differently than the typical college — you may have seen our men’s basketball team’s unorthodox approach to scoring and winning highlighted on television or in a magazine. Athletic competition is an integral part of a liberal arts education for our student athletes. They demonstrate progressively quicker thinking, more nuanced team dynamics, and improved physical and mental agility over the course of a season and a career.

We also offer a wide array of intramural and outdoor recreation programs in which the vast majority of Grinnellians participate. Students here wear a path between the library and the Bear Recreation and Athletic Center, demonstrating their commitment to both thinking and living well.

Ready to take the next step? Visit campus, learn how to apply, understand our generous financial aid policies, or just get more information about Grinnell.

  • Men’s Varsity Teams

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming & Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field (indoor and outdoor)

Women’s Varsity Teams

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming & Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field (indoor and outdoor)
  • Volleyball

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