Grinnell College is a highly selective, progressive liberal arts college in Grinnell, Iowa. Founded in 1846 by frontier Congregationalists who believed in the power of education to improve society, Grinnell has maintained a commitment to social justice, intellectual freedom, and community self-governance throughout its history. Grinnell has no distribution requirements — students work directly with a faculty advisor to design their own academic program. The college is known for its innovative teaching, its commitment to diversity and access (it meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for al…