How much does Grinnell College cost?

Grinnell College Cost of Attendance
In-state -$1
Out-of-state
On-Campus Food and Housing $15,048
Off-Campus Room and Board
Average Annual Cost $29,404
Average Cost by Family Income
Family Income Average Cost
Under $30,000 $11,945
$30,000-$48,000 $14,818
$48,000-$75,000 $12,486
$75,000-$110,000 $22,085
Over $110,000 $35,934

Grinnell College Financial Aid and Debt

89%

Students paying down their debt

$17,000

Typical Total Student Debt

$170

Typical Monthly Loan Payment

Financial Aid Breakdown for Full-time Incoming Freshman

Aid Type % Receiving Average Amount
Grant or scholarship aid 89% $37,806
Federal Grants 22% $5,640
Pell grants 22% $4,668
Other federal grants 5% $4,000
State/local goverment grant or scholarships 4% $5,851
Institutional grants or scholarships 87% $36,905
Student loan aid 46% $4,920
Federal student loans 39% $4,537
Other student loans 14% $6,430

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Micro-scholarships* Colleges Awarding Amount
Visit a college campus 180 Up to $6,000
Do community service 183 Up to $500
Play a sport 87 Up to $1,500
Take a challenging class 189 Up to $4,000
Take a foreign language class 122 Up to $5,000
Attend a summer program 78 Up to $2,500
Have perfect attendance for a year 129 Up to $2,100
Have work experience 128 Up to $12,000

*GPA and other eligibility restrictions may apply

Grinnell College Admissions

What is Grinnell College's admissions rate?
Acceptance Rate 9%
Average GPA 3.5
SAT Submissions 49% of applicants
SAT Reading 670-750
SAT Math 683-788
SAT Writing
ACT Submissions 51% of applicants
Composite Score 30-34

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Grinnell College Campus Life

9:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

119

Forbes Ranking

0%

Four-Year Graduation Rate

Six-Year Graduation Rate

Student Population

Campus Life
Total undergraduates 1748
Living on campus
Transfer Students 0%
Under Age 25 100%
Gender Balance
Women
52%
Men
48%

Student Diversity

72%
Diversity Index: Chance you’ll bump into a diverse range of students
White
51.54%
Unknown
29.06%
Hispanic or Latino
7.61%
Asian
7.61%
Black or African American
4.18%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.00%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.00%

3 Student Testimonials

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Clara

Senior · Economics and French

Grinnell College is a very special place. It's located in a small, tight-knit community, so everyone knows and cares for each other. As someone coming from a very big city, the feeling of safety at Grinnell was something I truly appreciated. I chose a liberal arts college because I love studying and learning about different things, and Grinnell is a place where you can really diversify your studies. However, don’t expect classes to be easy. I struggled with the workload and difficult courses quite often, but Academic Advising is really supportive. The professors are fantastic, as they are not only knowledgeable, but also understanding and kind. Besides my classmates, some staff members also became dear friends who I will deeply miss once I graduate. Grinnell College is not perfect. It is isolated, sometimes classes are way too much, and the Dining Hall meals are unpredictable, but I'm convinced I pursued my undergrad studies at the right place for me.
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Bailey

Freshman · Sociology

Grinnell is a great place. Many people are hesitant about living in the middle of Iowa, but there is never a shortage of things to do. There are always so many events going on and it is easy to find community within the town, campus, your major department, and your residence hall.
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Wagih

Freshman · Economics

Grinnell College is a college that really cares about its students. The endowment is so high that huge financial aid packages are offered. The school also throws money wherever it thinks would improve student academics/life.

Grinnell College Graduation Success

First Year Student Retention

0%

Four-Year Graduation Rate

Average Salary After Graduation

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About Grinnell College

Grinnell College, a private liberal arts college in Iowa founded in 1846, provides individually advised learning for intellectually engaged students to produce graduates who are prepared to navigate the world’s complexities and responsibly contribute to the common good. Grinnell enrolls 1,700 students from around the world, who earn bachelor’s degrees in a range of disciplines across the humanities, arts, and sciences — all without loans. Grinnell's rigorous academic program and campus life emphasize excellence in education through free inquiry and the open exchange of ideas, a diverse community, and social responsibility and action. More information about Grinnell College is available at grinnell.edu. If you will be a first-generation college student, please visit our webpage for first-generation college students.

Address

1121 Park Street
Grinnell, IA

Type Private
Profit Status not-for-profit
Category Baccalaureate Colleges
Setting Remote Town
* Financial aid is only available for those who qualify