Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division III
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
Grinnell College — editorial overview (Grinnell, IA)
Located one hour east of Des Moines, Iowa, is Grinnell College, one of America’s outstanding liberal arts colleges that isn’t as well-known because of its location. Many years ago, Grinnell received some exceptionally large financial gifts, which have enabled them to do some spec...
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