What division is Grinnell?

Grinnell competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Midwest.

What GPA do you need for Grinnell?

The average GPA at Grinnell is 3.9. This is a highly selective academic program.

Grinnell has an enrollment of approximately 1,600 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Grinnell?

Grinnell has an acceptance rate of 15%.

How do I get recruited to play at Grinnell?

To get recruited at Grinnell, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Grinnell's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Grinnell

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Updated July 13, 2026

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NCAA Division III

Division

1,600

Enrollment

3.9

Avg GPA

15%

Acceptance

90%

Graduation

93%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.9+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Grinnell is a NCAA Division III program in the Midwest, located in Grinnell, IA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Grinnell, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.9

Graduation

90%

Acceptance

15%

Student:Faculty

9:1

Avg SAT

1,486

Retention

93%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$49,004

Coaching Staff20 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Grinnell Athletics

Grinnell is a NCAA Division III athletic program located in Grinnell, IA, competing in the Midwest. With an enrollment of 1,600 students, Grinnell offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field at Grinnell, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Grinnell is 3.9. The school maintains a 90% graduation rate.

RawRecruit covers D-III programs across football, men's basketball, women's basketball, men's track & field, women's track & field, and girls flag football. Create a free account to see your personalized Fit Score for Grinnell.