Grinnell College
Grinnell College (/ɡrɪˈnɛl/ GRIN-el) is a private liberal arts college in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. It was founded in 1846 when a group of New England Congregationalists established Iowa College. It has an open curriculum, which means students need not follow a prescribed list of classes. The college's 120-acre campus includes several listings on the National Register of Historic Places.
| Latin: Collegium Grinnellense | |
Former name | Iowa College (1846–1909) |
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| Motto | Veritas et Humanitas (Latin) |
Motto in English | Truth and Humanity |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1846 |
| Accreditation | HLC |
Religious affiliation | None (historically related to United Church of Christ) |
| Endowment | $2.51 billion (2023) |
| President | Anne F. Harris |
Academic staff | 223 (Fall 2022) |
| Students | 1,759 (Fall 2022) |
| Location | , , United States 41.749057°N 92.72013°W |
| Campus | Remote town, 120 acres (49 ha) |
| Colors | Scarlet and black |
| Nickname | Pioneers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – Midwest Conference |
| Mascot | Squirrel (unofficial) |
| Website | www |
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