Tuition (in-state)$66,000
Student : faculty9:1
Acceptance11%
Enrollment1,700
Walk score55
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Education
| Programs | Economics, computer science, biology, political science, psychology |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 88% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Seminar-style classes taught by faculty; no graduate teaching assistants. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $66,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $66,000 |
| Room and board | $17,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 9:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty teach all first-year courses. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 88%
Location and walk score
55/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Prairie restoration walks
- Downtown Grinnell shops
- Des Moines an hour west
Graduate degrees
- No graduate degrees
- undergraduate only
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$58,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months87%
Career servicesCenter for Careers, Life, and Service; funds internships up to $4,500
Top employers of recent graduates
- Epic
- Teach For America
- Deloitte
- Principal
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
78%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Careers, Life, and Service internship funding
- Grinnell in Washington
- Mentored Advanced Projects
Alumni
| Living alumni | 20,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Graduate and professional school, finance, education, nonprofits |
Notable graduates
- Robert Noyce
- Herbie Hancock
- Gary Cooper
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division III |
|---|---|
| Conference | Midwest |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Need-based aid100% of need met, no loans · Deadline: Jan 15
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