Does Grinnell College require SAT or ACT scores?

Grinnell College has a test-optional policy — SAT or ACT scores may be submitted but are not required.

What is the Regular Decision deadline for Grinnell College?

The Regular Decision deadline is January 15, 2027, as published by the college and verified 2026-09-28.

Published sticker price is $68,106 per year before financial aid, as verified 2026-09-28.

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Grinnell, IA

Your band for Grinnell College

Reach, Target, or Likely — five questions, about a minute, no account and no payment card.

Testing policy

Test-optional

SAT range (middle 50%)

1410–1540

Annual cost (sticker price)

$68,106

Early Decision

November 15, 2026

Early Action

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Regular Decision

January 15, 2027

Common Application, QuestBridge Application

Every fact on this page traces to a source and a verification date, never an estimate. https://www.grinnell.edu/admission/apply/first-year/requirements-deadlines — verified 2026-09-28.