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Acceptance Rate History
Grinnell College
IA · Current rate: 13%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12.68% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 10.76% | 9,997 | 1,076 |
| 2021 | 10.54% | 10,513 | 1,108 |
| 2020 | 19.25% | 8,137 | 1,566 |
| 2019 | 23.08% | 8,004 | 1,847 |
| 2018 | 24.38% | 7,349 | 1,792 |
| 2017 | 28.87% | 5,850 | 1,689 |
| 2016 | 20.19% | 7,370 | 1,488 |
| 2015 | 24.91% | 6,414 | 1,598 |
| 2014 | 28.01% | 6,058 | 1,697 |
| 2013 | 35.06% | 3,979 | 1,395 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Grinnell College's acceptance rate has decreased from 35.1% in 2013 to 12.7% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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