Grinnell College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$64,342

5.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$33,446

After Financial Aid

2023 Acceptance Rate

12.7%

9,988 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,775

96.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

87.5%

391 Graduates

About

Grinnell College is a higher education institution located in Poweshiek County, IA. N/A

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Costs

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After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $33,446.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Grinnell College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$64,342

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Grinnell College was $64,342. N/A

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Average Net Price

$33,446

2023 Value

0.0627%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Grinnell College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,446. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Grinnell College grew by 0.0627%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Grinnell College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.12% with respect to 2022, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Grinnell College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Grinnell College received 9,988 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.09% annual growth. Out of those 9,988 applicants, 1,266 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 12.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,775 students enrolled at Grinnell College in 2023. N/A

Grinnell College has an overall enrollment yield of 36.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

12.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,266

Accepted Out of 9,988

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Grinnell College was 12.7% (1,266 admissions from 9,988 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 10.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 0.09%, while admissions grew by 17.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Grinnell College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Grinnell College had a total enrollment of 1,775 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Grinnell College is 1,707 students and the part-time enrollment is 68. This means that 96.2% of students enrolled at Grinnell College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Grinnell College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.8% White, 8.28% Asian, 8.17% Hispanic or Latino, 5.63% Two or More Races, 5.13% Black or African American, and 0.169% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Grinnell College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.2%), followed by White Male (24.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.39%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Grinnell College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,775 students. The full-time enrollment at Grinnell College is 1,707 and the part-time enrollment is 68. This means that 96.2% of students enrolled at Grinnell College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Grinnell College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

93%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Grinnell College was 93%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Grinnell College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Grinnell College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
920 enrolled students
Asian
147 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
145 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Grinnell College is 51.8% White, 8.28% Asian, 8.17% Hispanic or Latino, 5.63% Two or More Races, 5.13% Black or African American, and 0.169% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 40 students (2.25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Grinnell College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (44 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (17 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (19 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grinnell College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (378,390 people), Other managers (294,901 people), Postsecondary teachers (179,903 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (172,316 people), and Chief executives & legislators (137,020 people).

The most specialized majors at Grinnell College in 2023 are Language & Linguistics (44 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (17 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (19 degrees), Social Sciences (144 degrees), and Math & Statistics (34 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grinnell College are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Grinnell College are Language & Linguistics (44 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (17 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (19 degrees), Social Sciences (144 degrees), and Math & Statistics (34 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grinnell College are Elementary & secondary schools (466,448 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (372,313 people), Legal services (302,023 people), Computer Systems Design (277,629 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (186,685 people).

Majors Awarded

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Most Common (2023)

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
138 degrees awarded
White Female
132 degrees awarded
Asian Female
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Grinnell College is white male (138 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (132 degrees).