On-Campus Services and Learning Opportunities

Grinnell College provides special learning opportunities to students including Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. It provides on-campus services to students including Academic/career counseling service and Employment services.

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Room & Board Plan

Grinnell College has the on-campus housing such as dormitory and college owned apartments. The total capacity is 1,419 the average room costs is $7,108. It offers the meal plan (20 meals per week) and its average costs is $7,940. The combined charge for room and board is $15,048.
2022-2023 Room & Board Plan at Grinnell College
On-campus Housing Offered
Total Room Capacity1,419
Average Room Costs$7,108
Meal Plan
Meals per Week20
Average Meal Costs$7,940
Combine charge for romm and board$15,048

On-campus Student Services

Grinnell College provides 3 on-campus services to its students including Academic/career counseling service, and Employment services, and Placement services for completers.
2022-2023 on-campus student services at Grinnell College
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students

Special Learning Opportunities

Grinnell College offers 2 special learning opportunities to its students including Study Abroad and Teacher Certification.
Special Learning Opportunities at Grinnell College
Distance LearningNot offered
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
  • Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
  • Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teachers.

Services and Programs for Veterans

Grinnell College offers services and programs for veterans, military servicemembers, or their families including Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program).
Services and Programs for Veterans at Grinnell College
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges

Library Services

Next table shows the supported library services and resource types at Grinnell College. It has 1 branches and independent libraries with total 1,099,090 collection. 461,396 physically printed books/media and 637,694 electronical resources are served for their students.
Library Services at Grinnell College
Physical facilities1 branches and independent libraries
Organized collection of printed materials
  • Total library collection: 1,099,090
  • Total Physical collection: 461,396
  • Total Electronic collection: 637,694
Access to digital/electronic resources
Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
Established library hours
Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Sports/Athletic Information

Grinnell is a member of Midwest Conference. Total 561 students play for athletic teams at Grinnell College - 312 men and 249 women players. For popular college sports, there are 37 baseball players, 35 basketball players and 45 football players. Next table describes sports and athletic information at Grinnell College campus.
Sports and Athletic Information at Grinnell College
SportsMenWomenConference
Baseball370Midwest Conference
Basketball2114Midwest Conference
Football450Midwest Conference
Golf75NCAA Division III (with football)
Soccer3127NCAA Division III (with football)
Softball014NCAA Division III (with football)
Swimming and Diving4948NCAA Division III (with football)
Tennis2317NCAA Division III (with football)
Track and Field, Indoor3236NCAA Division III (with football)
Track and Field, Outdoor3532NCAA Division III (with football)
Track and Field, X-Country3237NCAA Division III (with football)
Volleyball019NCAA Division III (with football)

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