At a glance
Average net price
$17,648
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
88.1%
Admission rate
15%
Undergrad size
1,729
In-state tuition
$68,106
Out-of-state tuition
$68,106
Cost of attendance
$83,440
Median earnings (10y)
$62,830
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,486
- ACT midpoint
- 32
- Retention
- 92.6%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
13 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (43%), social sciences (38%), humanities & arts (19%).
- STEM43%
- Humanities & arts19%
- Social sciences38%
- Social sciences26.1%~451 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences16.2%~280 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science13.8%~239 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology9.4%~163 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~154 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~99 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English4.2%~72 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics3.9%~68 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History3.7%~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
26 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 118 | $70,658 | $16,375 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 100 | $56,661 | $16,950 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 83 | $24,880 | $17,500 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 83 | $26,468 | $16,549 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 81 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 78 | $31,893 | $17,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 64 | $20,499 | $18,059 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 57 | — | $17,702 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 56 | $27,517 | $16,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 53 | $23,718 | $17,814 |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | $16,750 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | $17,500 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | — | $29,239 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Grinnell College
Grinnell College is a mid-sized institution located in Grinnell, Iowa, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,729 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Grinnell College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,648 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $68,106 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $83,440 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 88.1%, a strong completion outcome. 92.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $62,830 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Grinnell College confers degrees and certificates across 13 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (43% of credentials), social sciences (38% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Grinnell College accepts 15% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,486. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 32.
Location & campus
Set in Grinnell, Iowa (town), Grinnell College draws students from across Iowa and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Grinnell College
Q.How much does Grinnell College cost?
The average net price at Grinnell College is $17,648 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $83,440.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Grinnell College?
Grinnell College has a 6-year graduation rate of 88.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Grinnell College?
Grinnell College admits 15% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Grinnell College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Grinnell College graduate earns $62,830 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Grinnell College?
Published tuition is $68,106 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Grinnell College located?
Grinnell College is located in Grinnell, Iowa (ZIP 50112).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Grinnell College at their official website.