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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Grinnell, IA. Operating on a semester system.

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Grinnell, IA
2K+ students
@grinnell.edu

2K+

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

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Grinnell 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

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Campus 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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