Grinnell College Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
1,775

Full + Part time Students
1:9

Faculty to Student Ratio
1%

Transfer Student Ratio

From here, the great go forth. Founded in 1846, we’re a private, coed, residential liberal arts and sciences college located in Grinnell, Iowa. Our community embraces intellectual journeys of all kinds, and provides the individualized guidance to dive deeper, define new directions, and follow their passions across the world. We call ourselves Grinnellians.

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Overview

Founded	1846
Full-Time Undergraduate	1,704
Part-Time Undergraduate	71
Transfer Students	7
Programs	26 Programs
Courses	598 Courses
Equivalencies	291 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$64,862
Out-of-State Tuition	$64,862
Books and Supplies	$800

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

While domestic transfer applicants are not currently eligible for merit-aid, they may apply for need-based financial aid. The financial aid application process varies depending on what type of financial aid you want, your citizenship status, and whether you are a prospective or returning Grinnell student.
Tuition and Fees:

www.grinnell.edu/admission/financial-aid/cost-attendance

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Grinnell College invites applications from students who have completed at least one year of college coursework. You can study something new at Grinnell. You don’t need to study the same thing as at your previous institution.

Transfer Application Requirements

Official Transcripts:

Official final secondary/high school transcript or GED completion certificate and official transcripts from each college or university attended are required.
Letters of Recommendation:

Two written academic evaluations from current or former professors (If you’ve been out of high school for less than one year, you may submit one academic evaluation from a high school teacher.)
Apply Here:

https://www.grinnell.edu/admission/apply

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