Grinnell College is a highly selective liberal arts college in Iowa with one of the largest per-student endowments in the nation, enabling generous financial aid and extensive academic resources. Its Open Curriculum, strong social justice tradition, and emphasis on self-governance give students unusual freedom to shape their own education.
Mascot: Pioneer
Notable Alumni
Robert Noyce (co-founder of Intel)•Gary Cooper (two-time Oscar-winning actor)•Herbie Hancock (legendary jazz musician)
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Safety
Low on-campus crime with only a handful of criminal offenses reported annually. Campus Safety operates 24/7 with increased weekend staffing and late-night transportation.
Grinnell is a small, safe Iowa prairie town of about 9,000 people with crime rates well below state and national averages.
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