Grinnell College Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Grinnell College's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 14.5%, with 9,758 applicants and 1,416 accepted. This marks an increase from the previous year's rate of 12.68%, which saw 9,988 applicants and 1,266 admissions. Historically, acceptance rates have shown a downward trend, dropping from 27.83% in 2014 to 10.76% in 2022, before slightly rebounding in 2023 and 2024. The rates indicate increasing selectivity over the years, highlighting a growing competitiveness among applicants.