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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Grinnell, IA. Operating on a semester system.
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Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
30
Housing Buildings
Life in Grinnell for Grinnell College Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Grinnell.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$900
Cost of Living Index
86
Student Population
1,700
City Transportation
Walkability
65
Bikeability
55
Public Transit
Peoplerides Regional Transit
Nearest Airports
Grinnell Regional Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
49.5°F
Avg Snowfall
32.5 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
Charles Benson Bear '39 Recreation and Athletic Center
Fall Break Hours 2025: Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 1:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Russell K. Osgood Pool and Deck/Natatorium
See Bear Center schedule for pool hours; typically open during Bear Center hours.
Grinnell College Libraries
Current hours not specified in results; typically open daily during academic semesters.
Student Centers (e.g., Joe Rosenfield '25 Center)
Current hours not specified in results; typically open daily.
Residence Halls
Open during Fall Break (Oct. 18–27, 2025).
Parking and Transit
Parking option 1
Campus News
Latest updates from Grinnell College
No Active Emergency Alerts
There are currently no active emergency alerts or imminent threat notifications for Grinnell College.
Grinnell Librarian Co-Edited New Book on Reproductive Health
Gina Schlesselman-Tarango, an interdisciplinary librarian and scholar at Grinnell College, co-edited the recently published book 'Information, Power, & Reproductive Health.'
Oct 14, 2025
Read MoreGrinnell College to Dedicate Hannah Alumni House
Grinnell College will celebrate the dedication of Hannah Alumni House with a ribbon cutting and community open house on Thursday, November 6.
Oct 14, 2025
Read MoreCampus Safety Operations
Grinnell College Campus Safety operates 24/7 and coordinates with local law enforcement for emergency response.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Grinnell College
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 24 of 30 known dorm and housing options.
1019 Park
1023 Park
1102 Broad
1127 Park
1307 Park
1311 Park
1321 Park
Chaplain Harry Hopkins House
Clark Hall
Cowles Hall
Dibble Hall
Faculty House
Gates Hall
Goodnow Hall
Grinnell College Forum
Grinnell House
Herrick Chapel
John Chrystal Center
Kershaw Hall
Langan Hall
Lazier Hall
Nollen House
Old Glove Factory
Rathje Hall
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@grinnell.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 20, 2026
End: May 19, 2026
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