| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
1,705 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,665 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
40 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Midwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
88% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 6.6% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.9% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.7% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 53.6% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.7% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 17.2% | Nonresident Alien |
| 5.4% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 7.5% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.7% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.3% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 56.2% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.8% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 15.5% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.8% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
120 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Grinnell, IA |
| Population of city/town: |
9,049 |
| Nearest major city: |
Des Moines |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
54 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
207,510 |
| Online campus map: |
www.grinnell.edu/
campus-tour# |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (89%)
- special housing for disabled students (4%)
- cooperative housing (2%)
- other housing including Language and project housing. (5%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
100% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
88% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
12% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All freshmen and sophomores must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
250 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. Creative computing lab. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Science library. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Gallery, observatory. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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Remediation for reading, writing, math, and lab science. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, adaptive equipment, braille services, screen-reader software; CCTV provided on an individual basis. |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
80% |
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| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Scarlet and Black |
| Number of honor societies: |
2 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
135 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Chalutzim, Pagan Discussion Circle, Unitarian Universalists; Christian Science and Latter-day Student Organizations; Catholic and Muslim Student Associations |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Asia and Asian American Association, Baile! Latin American Dance Club, Coming Out Group, Concerned Black Students, Student Organization of Latinas/os, Queer People of Color, Queer Rainbow Super Team |
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| International student organizations: |
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African and Caribbean Students Union, Asian Media & Culture Club, International Students Organization, MOSAIC Committee; Foreign Exchange Strategy and Palestinian Solidarity Groups |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Alternative Break, Alternative Happy Hour, A Just Grinnell, Active Minds, All Boys Movie Night, Lesbian Only Movie Night and Organized Procrastination, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Movies!, Russian Song Circle, Bob's Underground Café, Ceramics, Dark Room, Photojournalism Corps, Exit 182 Alumni Publication, ArtsFilm Writing, Acting and Directing, Conbrio, Woodwind Quintet, Pep Band, Disco, College Dance Marathon, Capoeira, Dance Dance Revolution, Student Dance Co-op, the Sequence, In Motion, Independent Musical Productions, Independent Theatre, Monologues, Listen Hear, SPEAK, the VoiceBox, Talk, Meditation, National Novel Writing Month, Review, Noteworthy, Press, Linguistics, Babel Tower Language Academy, Writers Ink, ARTRA, Assassins, B & S, Friday Night Lights, Gamer' Guild, Squirrels, Global Spector, Gay Straight Alliance Outreach, Student Peace Action Network, Helping Hands, Poverty Action Now, Local Foods Buying Coop, Vegan Co-op, Food House, Free the Planet, Kubb Klub, PALS, ReNew New Orleans, Students Kick Butt, Campus Bikes, Grinnellians in Favor of Buying A Machine for Foam, DVA/SAC Campus Advocates, Experimental College, First Year Council, Chain Maille, College Academic Team, College Campus Democrat, UNICEFKrokay Front, Liberty, Juicers United in Collegiate Excellence, People For The Advancement of Unity in Grinnell In Washington, Conflict Resolution Advocates, Grandprix, Phelddagrifs, Transcending orders, Model UN, Nerf, NSO, Ritalin Test Squad, Urban Planners, Whimsical Wenches, Women Space, Grinnellians for Global Health, Ornithologists Unite!, Students on Health-Oriented Tracks, Men's Ultimate, Pub Quiz, Mock Trial, GrinnellWiki, Economic Forum, Social Entrepreneurs, Students for Socially Responsible Investing, Women in Science; Action and Stonewall Coalitions; Sexual Health Information and Stonewall Resource Centers; Bob's Craft, Grandparents Service, Social Justice Action, and Trans Action Groups; Titular Head and Relays Committees; Debating and Jugglers Unions; Student Craft and Art and Freesound Musician's Organizations; Cake Walk, Food Preservation, College Swing, Creative Anachronism, and Science Fiction and Fantasy Societies; Perspective and Alumni Associations; Liberal Arts in Prison, Davis Buddies, and Ambassadors Programs; art, anime, chess, board game, zombie movie, aikido, belly dance, busy bee, mahjongg, mix, rub, do activities, Dagohir sword fighting, die, fight, DOTA, and pie eaters sofballin' clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Andy Hamilton,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Erin Hurley,
SWA |
| School colors: |
scarlet and black |
| School mascot: |
Pioneers |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Midwest Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's football | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
29% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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athletic and fitness center, physical education complex |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, basketball, golf, lacrosse, non-tackle football, racquetball, soccer, table tennis, tennis, volleyball (indoor/sand) |
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| Club sports for men: |
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ultimate Frisbee, water polo |
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| Club sports for women: |
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ultimate Frisbee, water polo |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Des Moines (54 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Cedar Rapids (66 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Ottumwa, IA (62 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Iowa City, IA (67 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
29% immediately, 32% within one year of graduation, 76% within 5 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Columbia University, Harvard University, Pepperdine University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois, University of Iowa, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
30% within six months of graduation, 53% within one year of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Americorps, Citgroup, Ernst & Young, Peace Corps, Teach for America. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Thomas R. Cech, Ph.D., Noble Laureate in chemistry, president of Howard Hughes Medical Institute
- Herbie Hancock, Academy Award and Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and composer.
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