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Housing & Campus Life
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Overview
Admissions
Financials
Academic
Campus Life
Students
Quick Stats
Location
Grinnell
Avg Low in January
10.7F
Avg High in September
82.2F
Rainy Days / Year
108
Grinnell Population
9,049
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Des Moines,IA
Location and Setting
Location and Setting
Des Moines,IA Population
9,049
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Des Moines,IA
Campus Size
120 acres
Weather
Avg Low In Jan
10.7F
Avg High In Sep
82.2F
Rainy Days / Year
108
Getting Around
Campus Map
View Map
Nearest Bus Station
4 mile(s) from campus in Grinnell
Nearest Train Station
56 mile(s) from campus in Ottumwa
Housing
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, cooperative housing, disabled student housing
Students in College Housing
88% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
12%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
Sports & Recreation
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
School Colors
Scarlet and black
Intercollegiate Sports & Scholarships
Sports
Women
Men
Baseball
Basketball
Cross-Country Running
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming And Diving
Tennis
Track And Field
Volleyball
Club Sports
Intramural Sports
ultimate Frisbee, water polo
