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.
A place defined by its people.
No two Grinnellians are the same. But something brings us all together here, and keeps us rooted to this place, no matter how far we journey. Maybe it’s how our community embraces you for who you are. Or maybe it’s how we empower you to take part in shaping who we are as well.
Welcome to Grinnell, Iowa.
The prairieland may seem like an unexpected setting for bringing the world together. But look closer. You’ll uncover a unique mixture of environmental, economic, and political ecosystems. In fact, one visit to our vibrant, progressive college town will call into question everything you think you know about Iowa.
EXPLORE THE CAMPUS
What’s Going on at Grinnell
Met Opera
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 11:55am – 3:10pm
Light The Night 2024
Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 6 – 11:30pm
Accreditation
We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our last Comprehensive Evaluation was in 2018-19. We are currently preparing our Year 4 Assurance Review due in June 2023. Our next Comprehensive Evaluation will be in 2028-2029.
Questions about our accreditation can be directed to our Accreditation Liaison Officer, Cynthia Hansen, Associate Dean for Student Academic Life or our Accreditation Data Update Coordinator, Carlie VanWilligen, Director of Institutional Research.