Grinnell College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Grinnell College: international tuition 73,582 USD per year, one-year total cost 75,254 USD, acceptance rate 14.5%. Need-based aid is open to international students. Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 5.
International first-year applicants can seek need-based aid; Grinnell says it meets 100% of each admitted international student's demonstrated need with grants and student employment. However, admission is need-aware, and applicants must submit the CSS Profile or ISAFA with their application.
Getting in. The school admits 20.2% of applicants (1,488 of 7,370). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 700–750, Math 680–780, ACT 30–33. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for TOEFL iBT 5+. No IELTS score is listed.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 75,254 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship comes with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. According to the Common Data Set 2016-2017, 222 international students got financial aid, 36,600 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 15/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Grinnell College?
International tuition is 73,582 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 75,254 USD.
Does Grinnell College offer scholarships for international students?
Need-based aid is open to international students. International first-year applicants can seek need-based aid; Grinnell says it meets 100% of each admitted international student's demonstrated need with grants and student employment. However, admission is need-aware, and applicants must submit the CSS Profile or ISAFA with their application.
What English scores does Grinnell College require?
Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 5.
What is the acceptance rate at Grinnell College?
The acceptance rate is 14.5%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
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Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- The Scarlet & Black2023Vlog
- Grinnell College2023Campus tour
- Grinnell College2026Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says no separate merit application is required, but no quote of 30 words or fewer explicitly connects that automatic process to international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe college explicitly states that admission for international students is need-aware, so it is not need-blind for this group.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesInternational applicants seeking need-based aid must submit the CSS Profile, or may use Grinnell's ISAFA if they cannot complete it.
Scholarships at this school
Founder’s ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page describes this merit scholarship for admitted students but does not explicitly state whether international students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Grinnell Choice ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The college explicitly states that international students are not eligible for the Grinnell Choice Scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
Financial aid dates (first year)
- 15/01Priority filing date
- 15/01Aid application deadline
- 15/01Priority filing date
- 15/01Aid application deadline
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Forms international students file for aid
- CSS Profile
- ISFAA
- Certification of Finances
U.S. student figures2016–17Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Teacher recommendationRequired
- Counselor recommendationRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- SATACTOptional
- EssaysRequired
- Supplementary applicationOptional
- PortfolioOptional
- Proof of fundsiDo not send a Certification of Finances; only the CSS Profile or Grinnell's own aid form is needed if you apply for need-based aid.Not required
- InterviewNot required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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DeadlinesFall 2027
- Early Decision I application deadline (ED)Applicationin31days
- ED1 financial aid application deadline (international)Financial aid+31 days
- Early Decision II application deadline (ED2)Application+82 days
- Enrollment deposit due (Early Decision I) (ED)Deposit+82 days
- ED2 financial aid application deadline (international)Financial aid+82 days
- Regular Decision application deadline (RD)Application+92 days
- RD financial aid application deadline (international)Financial aid+92 days
- Enrollment deposit due (Early Decision II) (ED2)Deposit+128 days
- Enrollment deposit due (Regular Decision) (RD)Deposit+198 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Class rankVery important
- GPAVery important
- RecommendationsVery important
- SATACTImportant
- Application essayImportant
- Extracurricular activitiesImportant
- Talent / abilityImportant
Admission odds in numbers
Early rounds & waitlist
Credit for exams
Strong AP results can earn general credit toward graduation; see the Registrar's policy for details.
Strong IB results can earn general credit toward graduation; exact scores are in the college's IB policy.
Strong A-level results can earn general credit toward graduation; see the college's A-level policy.
AP credit by subject
35 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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School & campus
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data