Grinnell College application deadlines for fall 2027
Grinnell, Iowa · Private · 1,729 undergrads
Grinnell's early decision is due Nov 15, 2026, early decision II is due Jan 5, 2027 and regular decision is due Jan 15, 2027. Checked on grinnell.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is Grinnell due?
6days
Early decisionBinding
Due Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 57days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027 67days
Regular decision
Due Friday, Jan 15, 2027 Every Grinnell deadline for fall 2027
| Round | Deadline | Checked | Where we read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early decisionBinding | Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | grinnell.edu |
| Early decision IIBinding | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Nov 5, 2026 | grinnell.edu |
| Regular decision | Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Nov 5, 2026 | grinnell.edu |
Does Grinnell need the SAT or ACT?
Grinnell is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
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When is the Grinnell College early decision deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision is due Sun, Nov 15, 2026. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on grinnell.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Grinnell College early decision II deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision II is due Tue, Jan 5, 2027. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on grinnell.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Grinnell College regular decision deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Fri, Jan 15, 2027. Checked on grinnell.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does Grinnell College require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027?
No. Grinnell is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked on grinnell.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
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Where these numbers come from
- Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Deadlines: grinnell.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- Test rule: grinnell.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
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