Grinnell College: cost & net price by income
Grinnell, Iowa
Here's what students actually pay to attend Grinnell College after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $12,835 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $38,039. Published in-state tuition is $64,862. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$12,835/yr
- $30k–$48k$13,671/yr
- $48k–$75k$16,112/yr
- $75k–$110k$23,454/yr
- $110k+$38,039/yr
Grinnell College cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $64,862
- Out-of-state tuition
- $64,862
- Students receiving aid
- 17%
A-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Grinnell College cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Grinnell College is about $12,835 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Grinnell College?
- At Grinnell College, published in-state tuition is $64,862 and out-of-state tuition is $64,862 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Grinnell College worth the cost?
- FindU gives Grinnell College a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)