<p>The campus is very beautiful and well kept. The facilities are top notch and you will need for nothing there. inatlga is correct in that it’s not gothic, but I like that. There are some very nice newer buildings and blend nicely with the older ones. There are some nice variations of architecture and they have a lot of money. They are currently finishing up the natatorium and the indoor track and indoor tennis courts. They are beautiful. This will really be nice for indoor recreation in the cooler months. The student center is very pretty and has a lot of glass, which again is nice in the winter. You will not be disappointed. Grinnell has a huge endowment(one of the biggest in the country), and they have been on a building blitz in recent years. All tastefully done I might add. I like the way the campus is set up. It’s compact in that you can get across it fairly quickly in cold months, which is a real plus. I thought Grinnells downtown was quite quaint, but I don’t think anyone would say that is why one chooses Grinnell. I have been told that students who want to get away on the weekends catch the free shuttle bus to Des Moines and or Iowa City. The school spends a lot of money bringing in a lot of free things for the students and many never feel the need to leave. And, everything is “FREE”. Big plus in my opinion and makes for a more inclusive student body as nobody is left out. I agree that it’s more attractive and nicer than Amherst’s campus.</p>