Admission

In Grinnell, excitement fills the air as the campus prepares to welcome the incoming class of 2027.

Smith, a proud Iowan, stood out among a pool of over 13,000 students from around the world.

The mission of The Opportunity Network is to ignite the drive, curiosity, and agency of underrepresented students on their paths to and through college and into thriving careers, powered by its commitment to access and community.

Grinnell College will welcome one of its most diverse, highly-qualified classes in history. This fall, the incoming first-year class of 441 new students will join an already outstanding student body attracted by the College’s outstanding academic reputation, individually advised curriculum, and opportunities to gain knowledge and experience both in and outside of the classroom.

For the 2020-21 admission cycle Grinnell College will adopt a test optional admission policy.

Grinnell would never penalize a prospective student for peaceful public protest. Indeed, we reward students in the application process who have used their voices to address important social problems.

Remy Ferber ’14 talks about Grinnellians' commitment to excellence, service, and leadership.

Rewarding experiences, learning that matters, firsthand research, and a vibrant, supportive community with global outcomes.

"Grinnell put us together. This is the meeting place." — Serbian Kristina Duric '13

Grinnell College’s Office of Admission is staffed with a team of road warriors — admission counselors who crisscross the nation (and the world!) in the fall. We want to meet you,…