Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $64,862
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $64,862
- Average Net Price
- $15,608
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 16.9%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $15,878
- Books & Supplies
- $800
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $81,540
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $17,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $186/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 88.6%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 11.6%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 16.9%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $6,739 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $6,235 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $6,220 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $16,891 |
| $110,001+ | $36,265 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most Grinnell families pay far less than the $81,540 sticker price. The average net price drops to $15,608 after aid. Low-income families pay just $6,739 annually, while those earning over $110,000 pay $36,265. Over four years, costs range from $27,000 to $145,000 depending on family income. The college's massive endowment funds generous aid packages.
Typical graduates carry $17,500 in debt, translating to $186 monthly payments. With median earnings of $62,830 ten years out, loan payments represent just 3.6% of income. The 88.58% loan repayment rate reflects graduates' strong earning power. Only 11.60% of students need federal loans at all.
The best deal goes to high-achieving students from middle and lower-income families. Grinnell's need-blind admissions and no-loan policy mean talented applicants get access to top liberal arts education regardless of ability to pay.
Typical graduates carry $17,500 in debt, translating to $186 monthly payments. With median earnings of $62,830 ten years out, loan payments represent just 3.6% of income. The 88.58% loan repayment rate reflects graduates' strong earning power. Only 11.60% of students need federal loans at all.
The best deal goes to high-achieving students from middle and lower-income families. Grinnell's need-blind admissions and no-loan policy mean talented applicants get access to top liberal arts education regardless of ability to pay.
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