Insight on graduation and transfer-out rates?

kalons
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:50:26 +0000

from my understanding, and from what i’ve read regarding the topic of graduation rates amongst top colleges, it depends on a wide variety of factors. location is one thing, yes, but you must also consider other factors such as students’ socioeconomic status.

this is not to say that students who are low-income at grinnell are not supported (i would know because i am one and i feel very supported here lol), but when compared to our peer schools, grinnell has a much higher percentage of students who come from lower-income backgrounds, so that could also be a reason (and it’s not just possibly a grinnell thing— it’s like that nationally at all colleges). we also have a much higher percentage of international students compared to our peer schools, so that could be factored in as well.

another reason could be that grinnell is pretty hard. the academics push you a lot. they’re rewarding, absolutely, but they will push you. if your son really liked grinnell, there’s no hurt in applying! i love it here, and i know many who will say the same.