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Request Info. Visit. Apply. Grinnell College, a private liberal arts college in Iowa founded in 1846, provides individually advised learning for intellectually engaged students to produce graduates who are prepared to navigate the world’s complexities and responsibly contribute to the common good.
Grinnell College (/ ɡ r ɪ ˈ n ɛ l / GRIN-el) is a private liberal arts college in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. It was founded in 1846 when a group of New England Congregationalists established Iowa College. It has an open curriculum, which means students need not follow a prescribed list of classes.
At Grinnell, you plot your own academic path. With no core curriculum, general education, or distribution requirements, you’re free to explore and specialize as you choose.
No single factor guarantees admission at Grinnell — we consider each applicant as a complete individual. We don’t require standardized test scores from our applicants, which means one less thing to stress about!
In a place where the humanities, social sciences, and STEM converge, your intellectual journey is bound to be far from linear. In fact, we have 42 areas of study, more than 500 classes, and with our individually advised curriculum, an infinite number of combinations to choose from. Majors and Concentrations. Show:
On-Campus Visits. See our rolling hills and breathtaking sunsets. Walk from our state-of-the art science center to our old-meets-new Humanities and Social Studies Center. See a play, take in an art show, and experience life at Grinnell for yourself. Register for an on-campus visit.
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