Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$15.6k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$64,862
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,862
Avg On-Campus Living
$15,878
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$80,740
Net price (after aid)$15,608
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$6,739
$30k – $48k$6,235
$48k – $75k$6,220
$75k – $110k$16,891
$110k+$36,265
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$62,830
Median debt at graduation$17,500
Est. monthly loan payment$186
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.6×Graduates earn about 3.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants17%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans12%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
87%
Freshman Retention
93%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong post-grad earnings
$62.8k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$17.5k below avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$64.9k
Net price
$15.6k
below avg
Pell
17%
Median debt
$17.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$62.8k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
EducationVisual & Performing ArtsComputer ScienceLaw & Criminal JusticeNatural SciencesArts & HumanitiesSocial Sciences
Programs (11)
Education
Special EducationSecondary Education
Visual & Performing Arts
Graphic Design
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData Science
Law & Criminal Justice
Pre-Law
Natural Sciences
Environmental ScienceBiology
Arts & Humanities
English Literature
Social Sciences
PsychologyPolitical Science
Admissions
Acceptance rate
13%
SAT range
1418 - 1550
ACT range
31 - 34
Campus & Student Life
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About Grinnell College
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- Where is Grinnell College located?
- Grinnell College is located in Grinnell, IA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Grinnell College?
- Grinnell College is a private university based in IA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Grinnell College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Grinnell College is approximately 13%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Grinnell College?
- Grinnell College's published in-state tuition is approximately $64,862 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Grinnell College?
- Grinnell College reports total enrollment of approximately 1,705 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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