Acceptance Rate History
Grinnell College Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
IA · Current rate: 14.5%
Grinnell College admits the SAT 1410–1540 range — you might be closer than you think.
What is Grinnell College's acceptance rate in 2024?
Grinnell College's acceptance rate in 2024 is 14.5%, up from 12.7% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.5% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 12.7% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 10.8% | 9,997 | 1,076 |
| 2021 | 10.5% | 10,513 | 1,108 |
| 2020 | 19.3% | 8,137 | 1,566 |
| 2019 | 23.1% | 8,004 | 1,847 |
| 2018 | 24.4% | 7,349 | 1,792 |
| 2017 | 28.9% | 5,850 | 1,689 |
| 2016 | 20.2% | 7,370 | 1,488 |
| 2015 | 24.9% | 6,414 | 1,598 |
| 2014 | 28.0% | 6,058 | 1,697 |
| 2013 | 35.1% | 3,979 | 1,395 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1410–1540
Admitted students at Grinnell College scored between 1410 and 1540 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
Where do you stand?
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1410–1540.
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Trend Analysis
Grinnell College's acceptance rate has decreased from 35.1% in 2013 to 14.5% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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