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Top-ten finishes
among Division III schools
20
Top 10% finishes
of 60 lists
#7
Best standing
Physical sciences · Division III
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Standouts
Lists where Grinnell College sits in the top ten, or top 10%, of Division III schools.
#7Best for physical sciencesof 410 in Division III · #8 nationally8.9%#14Athletic aid per athlete, men's teamsof 399 in Division III · #660 nationally$0#15Athletic aid per athlete, women's teamsof 403 in Division III · #663 nationally$0#17Best for social sciencesof 410 in Division III · #28 nationally26.1%#17Most athletic scholarship moneyof 399 in Division III · #663 nationally$0#18Most selectiveof 417 in Division III · #39 nationally13%#19Best for computer & information sciencesof 410 in Division III · #39 nationally13.8%#20Longest-standing NCAA membersof 417 in Division III · #48 nationally1910#21Highest test scoresof 309 in Division III · #38 nationally1,484#28Best for mathematics & statisticsof 410 in Division III · #49 nationally3.9%#31Best graduation ratesof 420 in Division III · #78 nationally87%#31Best first-year retentionof 420 in Division III · #82 nationally93%
Athletics money
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic aid per athlete, men's teams | $0 | #14 of 399 | #660 of 1,054 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, women's teams | $0 | #15 of 403 | #663 of 1,060 | |
| Most athletic scholarship money | $0 | #17 of 399 | #663 of 1,054 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, women's teams | $47,533 | #53 of 401 | #399 of 1,058 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, men's teams | $86,590 | #62 of 399 | #516 of 1,054 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, women's teams | $77,246 | #73 of 403 | #467 of 1,060 | |
| Spending per athlete | $10,949 | #101 of 403 | #744 of 1,060 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, men's teams | $41,790 | #128 of 397 | #623 of 1,052 | |
| Biggest athletic departments | $4,751,676 | #143 of 403 | #758 of 1,060 | |
| Biggest recruiting budgets | $60,861 | #155 of 399 | #624 of 1,054 | |
| Athletics revenue | $4,751,676 | #156 of 403 | #773 of 1,060 |
Athletic departments
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most teams | 18 | #145 of 403 | #232 of 1,063 | |
| Most varsity athletes descriptive | 434 | #196 of 403 | #474 of 1,063 | |
| Where the most students are athletes | 24.5% | #198 of 400 | #282 of 1,060 | |
| Women coaching women's teams | 40% | #238 of 401 | #619 of 1,055 | |
| Most coaches per athlete | 8.3 | #268 of 403 | #665 of 1,060 |
Academics & admissions
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most selective | 13% | #18 of 417 | #39 of 1,049 | |
| Highest test scores | 1,484 | #21 of 309 | #38 of 774 | |
| Best graduation rates | 87% | #31 of 420 | #78 of 1,085 | |
| Best first-year retention | 93% | #31 of 420 | #82 of 1,085 | |
| Smallest student–faculty ratios | 9:1 | #40 of 420 | #65 of 1,085 | |
| Most applications | 9,988 | #63 of 417 | #343 of 1,049 |
Best for a major
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for physical sciences | 8.9% | #7 of 410 | #8 of 1,068 | |
| Best for social sciences | 26.1% | #17 of 410 | #28 of 1,068 | |
| Best for computer & information sciences | 13.8% | #19 of 410 | #39 of 1,068 | |
| Best for mathematics & statistics | 3.9% | #28 of 410 | #49 of 1,068 | |
| Best for architecture | 0.0% | #35 of 410 | #170 of 1,068 | |
| Best for agriculture | 0.0% | #38 of 410 | #187 of 1,068 | |
| Best for history | 3.7% | #47 of 410 | #62 of 1,068 | |
| Best for biological sciences | 16.2% | #52 of 410 | #78 of 1,068 | |
| Best for english | 4.2% | #79 of 410 | #100 of 1,068 | |
| Best for psychology | 9.4% | #118 of 410 | #266 of 1,068 | |
| Best for engineering | 0.0% | #154 of 410 | #576 of 1,068 | |
| Best for criminal justice & protective services | 0.0% | #168 of 410 | #589 of 1,068 | |
| Best for public administration & social work | 0.0% | #173 of 410 | #602 of 1,068 | |
| Best for kinesiology, parks & recreation | 0.0% | #233 of 410 | #722 of 1,068 | |
| Best for visual & performing arts | 3.4% | #237 of 410 | #554 of 1,068 | |
| Best for health professions & nursing | 0.0% | #295 of 410 | #886 of 1,068 | |
| Best for communication & journalism | 0.0% | #303 of 410 | #892 of 1,068 | |
| Best for education | 0.0% | #318 of 410 | #890 of 1,068 | |
| Best for business | 0.0% | #371 of 410 | #1,014 of 1,068 |
Cost & value
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest net price for families under $30k | $6,739 | #31 of 413 | #107 of 1,072 | |
| Highest sticker price descriptive | $83,490 | #40 of 412 | #69 of 1,064 | |
| Most expensive room and board descriptive | $15,878 | #101 of 411 | #227 of 1,063 | |
| Biggest discount from the sticker | 60% | #121 of 412 | #409 of 1,064 | |
| Cheapest room and board | $15,878 | #311 of 411 | #836 of 1,063 | |
| Lowest sticker price | $83,490 | #373 of 412 | #996 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest net price | $33,446 | #376 of 419 | #981 of 1,081 |
Campus & place
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most international first-years descriptive | 19% | #16 of 420 | #21 of 1,085 | |
| Most out-of-state first-years descriptive | 72% | #35 of 420 | #79 of 1,085 | |
| Most remote campuses descriptive | 26 mi | #43 of 421 | #213 of 1,086 | |
| Most diverse student bodies | 66 | #84 of 416 | #230 of 1,073 | |
| Highest share of men descriptive | 46% | #150 of 421 | #302 of 1,086 | |
| Smallest campuses descriptive | 1,775 | #197 of 420 | #295 of 1,085 | |
| Biggest campuses descriptive | 1,775 | #224 of 421 | #791 of 1,086 | |
| Highest share of women descriptive | 54% | #250 of 421 | #738 of 1,086 | |
| Most NCAA neighbours descriptive | 2 | #380 of 421 | #841 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest transfer intakes descriptive | 0.4% | #409 of 414 | #1,067 of 1,079 | |
| Most in-state first-years descriptive | 7% | #413 of 420 | #1,066 of 1,085 |
Trivia
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest-standing NCAA members | 1910 | #20 of 417 | #48 of 1,083 |
Teams among their peers
Each team's place among Division III programs in its sport — budget, spend per roster spot, roster size and APR.
| Team | Budget | Per player | Roster | APR | Rankings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Soccer · 400 peers | #264 of 400 | #225 of 400 | #275 of 400 | — | Women's Soccer lists |
| Baseball · 371 peers | #146 of 371 | #126 of 371 | #188 of 371 | — | Baseball lists |
| Men's Basketball · 400 peers | #248 of 400 | #252 of 400 | #126 of 400 | — | Men's Basketball lists |
| Women's Basketball · 401 peers | #284 of 401 | #265 of 401 | #169 of 401 | — | Women's Basketball lists |
| Men's Cross Country · 217 peers | #66 of 217 | #152 of 217 | #25 of 217 | — | Men's Cross Country lists |
| Women's Cross Country · 221 peers | #60 of 221 | #177 of 221 | #13 of 221 | — | Women's Cross Country lists |
| Football · 232 peers | #180 of 232 | #40 of 232 | #225 of 232 | — | Football lists |
| Men's Golf · 282 peers | #155 of 282 | #55 of 282 | #271 of 282 | — | Men's Golf lists |
| Women's Golf · 232 peers | #108 of 232 | #136 of 232 | #71 of 232 | — | Women's Golf lists |
| Men's Soccer · 399 peers | #247 of 399 | #187 of 399 | #288 of 399 | — | Men's Soccer lists |
| Softball · 382 peers | #209 of 382 | #127 of 382 | #305 of 382 | — | Softball lists |
| Men's Swimming & Diving · 217 peers | #43 of 217 | #129 of 217 | #33 of 217 | — | Men's Swimming & Diving lists |
| Women's Swimming & Diving · 233 peers | #50 of 233 | #178 of 233 | #12 of 233 | — | Women's Swimming & Diving lists |
| Men's Tennis · 283 peers | #72 of 283 | #121 of 283 | #22 of 283 | — | Men's Tennis lists |
| Women's Tennis · 306 peers | #69 of 306 | #170 of 306 | #5 of 306 | — | Women's Tennis lists |
| Men's Track & Field · 328 peers | #158 of 328 | #133 of 328 | #172 of 328 | — | Men's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Track & Field · 338 peers | #145 of 338 | #130 of 338 | #154 of 338 | — | Women's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Volleyball · 400 peers | #154 of 400 | #107 of 400 | #264 of 400 | — | Women's Volleyball lists |
Ranks come from the site's public rankings, computed at the last import; ties share a rank. "Descriptive" lists (size, setting, who comes from where) are facts, not achievements. All rankings.
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