Grinnell College (Grinnell, IA)

Grinnell College (Grinnell, IA)

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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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University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA)

University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA)

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The University of Iowa at Iowa City is a public research university and the flagship campus of the University of Iowa System. Founded in 1847, the university came to life just 59 days after Iowa officially became a state. Now, it contains a student body of over 31,000 students and offers degrees in 200 plus areas of study.

The 1900-acre campus is centered along the banks of the Iowa River. It contains six museums and the University of Iowa hospital and affiliated clinics; the hospital is one of the best in the country and is one of the largest academic medical centers in the United States.

The University of Iowa has a long history of trend-setting. It was among the first colleges in the country to grant law degrees to women and African Americans, the first college to put an African American player on a varsity team, the first state university to recognize a LGBT allied union. In addition, the school originated the master’s degree in fine arts.

The University of Iowa recognizes over 500 student organizations, ranging from student government to ultimate Frisbee. According to U.S. News & World Report, the school is the 28th Best Public University in the US.

The University of Iowa is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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