Grinnell College (Grinnell, IA)
Founded in 1846 and historically linked to the Methodist Church, Grinnell College is a private, secular, liberal arts college in the small town of Grinnell, Iowa. The 120-acre rural campus is located halfway between Des Moines and Iowa City. The school also owns 365 acres which are used as an environmental research center.
Grinnell has a student body of almost 1,700 students and offers 26 majors and ten interdisciplinary degrees. Regardless of major, all students are expected to take control and responsibility for their education. The curriculum places heavy emphasis on inquiry, critical analysis, and writing skills.
While most liberal arts colleges operate on an honor code system to some extent, Grinnell practices what they preach. Students self-regulate and self-govern, with very limited intervention from faculty or staff.
Grinnell College is considered a “Hidden Ivy,” and is ranked #17 among all liberal arts colleges in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Grinnell College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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