Cheapest Ethnic Colleges in Iowa

Grinnell College delivers the state's most affordable Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies program at $15,608 net cost, despite its $64,862 sticker price. This creates an unusual changing where the most selective school (10.76% acceptance rate) costs less than Iowa's public options after aid. The field connects naturally to Iowa's changing demographics and the cultural competency needs of major employers like Principal Financial, where understanding varied populations drives business growth in insurance and financial services.

Programs

$15,608 – $25,635

Net Price Range

$23,351

Avg. Program Earnings

65.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Grinnell College Grinnell, Iowa	$15,608	$64,862	87.5%	10.8%
2	Iowa State University Ames, Iowa	$18,165	$10,497	75.5%	90.2%
3	Maharishi International University Fairfield, Iowa	$18,225	$16,530	17.6%	94.3%
4	Coe College Cedar Rapids, Iowa	$19,155	$52,576	59.0%
5	University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa	$21,398	$10,964	73.1%	86.0%
6	Saint Ambrose University Davenport, Iowa	$22,750	$35,598	62.8%	73.9%
7	Cornell College Mount Vernon, Iowa	$25,079	$50,634	71.7%	79.3%
8	Luther College Decorah, Iowa	$25,635	$50,320	75.0%	75.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Grinnell College so affordable despite its high sticker price?

Grinnell's massive endowment enables generous need-based aid that brings the net cost to $15,608, lower than Iowa State's $18,165. The college meets full demonstrated need for admitted students, making it more affordable than many public alternatives.

How do graduation rates vary across Iowa's programs?

Rates range dramatically from Maharishi International University's 17.60% to Grinnell's 87.50%. The state's public universities fall in the middle, with Iowa State at 75.50% and University of Iowa at 73.10%.

Does this major lead to good earnings in Iowa?

University of Iowa graduates earn $25,194 early in their careers, while Grinnell graduates start at $21,508. These figures reflect the field's connection to social services, education, and corporate diversity roles common throughout Iowa.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.