Campus Life at Grinnell College General Admissions Info. The college believes that residential living is important in developing individuality and self-reliance as well as community responsibility and social commitment. Grinnell's residence halls and college houses are small and foster a sense of community, the feeling of an extended family.
Grinnell students enjoy an active social life.
Grinnell students themselves largely determine what cultural events come to campus. Athletics at Grinnell are open to everyone. Six out of 10 students join a varsity, club, or intramual team. In addition, there are more than 90 organizations with social, political, ethnic, and religious interests. If you don't find the group or sport you want, you can start one.