Grinnell, Iowa · Basic research profile · Information checked Aug 2026
Grinnell College
Grinnell College is a private institution in Grinnell, Iowa. The listed annual cost before aid is about $83,490. It reports aid for 65.6% of international students.
This profile contains basic institutional context. BD2US has not completed its detailed deadline, testing, English-proficiency, and scholarship review for this college.
At a glance
Start with the numbers—then investigate the story.
Annual cost of attendance
$83,490Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Previous-cycle on-campus estimate calculated from the official out-of-state tuition and fees, books, room and board, and other-expense components.International students receiving aid
65.6%This published share describes past awards; availability does not guarantee affordability.Average international award
$56,130An average is not a promise. Award amounts can differ substantially by student.Overall acceptance rate
12.675%Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Institution-wide context, never an estimate of your individual chance.International acceptance rate
Not yet confirmedOfficial review still needed. A separate international rate is not reliably published for many colleges.Ranking context
No U.S. News LAC rank attachedLiberal-arts colleges use the separate U.S. News list.Application plans and deadlines
Know which choices restrict you—and when each item is due.
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages before making a submission plan. A prior-cycle date is shown only when an official source and cycle label are attached.
Application requirements
Testing, English proficiency, and scholarships
SAT / ACT
Policy not listed
- SAT composite
- Not listed
- Math middle 50%
- 720–790
- EBRW middle 50%
- 698–760
- SAT submitted
- 30%
The Fall 2027 testing policy has not been confirmed here. Check the official admissions page before deciding whether to submit scores.
English proficiency
Official review still needed
English-test requirements have not been confirmed here. Check accepted exams, minimum scores, curriculum-based waivers, and whether official scores are required with the application.
Scholarships to check
1 named option
Largest listed merit scholarship
Demons. NeedHow to apply: Automatic consideration
Important note: Grinnell is need-blind for non-citizens residing in the US.
Check current eligibility, amount, renewal rules, and deadline on the official scholarship page.Funding evidence to investigate
A funding option worth checking
Grinnell is need-blind for non-citizens residing in the US.
Bangladesh applicant lens
What this information means
Treat affordability as a first filter
The listed price is high enough that a Bangladeshi applicant needing substantial support should confirm international need-based aid or named scholarships before investing heavily in the application.
Aid prevalence is not aid generosity
65.6% receiving aid shows how common an award was in the reported year, while the average award helps estimate scale. Neither figure explains your likely package or the current policy.
Selectivity needs context
A low overall rate means the college should be treated as highly uncertain for every applicant. It cannot be the only financial or academic route on your list.
Fall 2027 research checklist
Verify these before the college enters your final list.
- Affordability: net price for international students, need-based eligibility, merit awards, renewal conditions, and indirect costs.
- Application policy: Fall 2027 testing requirements, English-proficiency routes, application plans, fee waivers, and deadlines.
- Academic fit: intended major, curriculum flexibility, first-year support, research access, and any portfolio or prerequisite requirements.
- International support: housing, health insurance, airport arrival, visa-document timeline, campus employment, and advising.
Climate context
Annual average 10°C; January is typically the coldest month and July the warmest.
Campus safety
Review the college's official annual security report and compare definitions, campus size, and reporting years.
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Identity, overall admission counts, and available score ranges are checked against U.S. Department of Education information. Confirm changing application policies on the college's official pages.
See the original research note
Grinnell College is a private institution located in Grinnell, Iowa. The campus setting is town: remote and it is a S (1K-9K) size school. For financial aid, the total cost of attendance is approximately $88,948 per year, it operates on a Yes (aware) need policy, approximately 65% of international students receive financial aid with an average award of $56,130. Regarding admissions, its overall acceptance rate is 14%. An important note: Grinnell is need-blind for non-citizens residing in the US.