Grinnell College, a private liberal arts college, was founded in 1846 and had about 1,700 students in 2009. All first-year students at Grinnell complete an intensive tutorial with a focus on written and verbal communication skills. Students can then choose from among 26 academic majors and 11 concentrations. Grinnell's academic departments are divided into three primary divisions--humanities, science and social studies. Grinnell College tied for 14th in "U.S. News & World Report's" 2010 ranking of liberal arts colleges.
Grinnell College
1103 Park St.
Grinnell, IA 50112
641-269-4000
grinnell.edu
Cornell College is a private liberal arts college that was founded in 1853. In 2009, the school had about 1,200 undergraduates working toward degrees in 40 academic majors. The college also offers 25 minors as well as 11 pre-professional programs, including pre-law, pre-medicine and pre-architecture. Cornell College follows an alternative academic schedule in which students take only one class at a time for 3 1/2-week periods. Students enjoy a four-day break between each period. Cornell College tied for 85th in "U.S. News & World Report's" 2010 ranking of liberal arts colleges.
Cornell College
600 First St. SW
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
319-895-4000
cornellcollege.edu
Luther College is a private liberal arts college that was founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants. The school remains affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church. In 2009, Luther College had about 2,500 students working toward degrees in 40 academic majors. Luther's academic departments include Africana studies, biblical languages, environmental studies, museum studies and Scandinavian studies. The college also offers pre-professional programs in 12 fields, including law, medicine, engineering and arts management. Luther College tied for 89th in "U.S. News & World Report's" 2010 ranking of liberal arts colleges.
Luther College
700 College Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
563-387-1111
luther.edu
Coe College, a private liberal arts college, was founded in 1851. Coe College's 1,300 undergraduates work toward bachelor's degrees in more than 40 fields. In addition to bachelor of arts degrees, Coe offers bachelor of music and bachelor of science in nursing degrees. Coe students can enter pre-professional programs in seven fields, including architecture, law and medicine. Coe College tied for 97th in "U.S. News & World Report's" 2010 ranking of liberal arts colleges.
Coe College
1220 First Ave. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319-399-8500
coe.edu