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Private Non-Profit4-Yearsmall campus
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA
4.1Excellent
13%
Highly Selective
88%
Graduation
About Grinnell College
Grinnell College is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Grinnell, Iowa. With an enrollment of approximately 1,705 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. Admissions are highly competitive with an acceptance rate of 13%. The graduation rate stands at a strong 88%. Graduates earn a median salary of $62,830 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $15,608 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
13%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
88%
Enrollment
1,705
Total students
Median Earnings
$62,830
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$64,862
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,862
Per year
Average Net Price
$15,608
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
31 – 34
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
720
Median
740
75th
790
200800
ACT Composite
25th
31
Median
32
75th
34
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$64,862/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$15,608/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$62,432
10-Year Earnings
$628,300
ROI Multiple
10.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Grinnell College
Student Outcomes
88%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$63k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
1,705
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students