Grinnell College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Grinnell College?

Grinnell's published price is high, but the amount an individual student pays can be substantially different after grants and scholarships. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $67,650, with $546 in required fees; the tuition rate was the same for Iowa residents and students from other states.

• Tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $68,196.
• Typical room and board charges: $17,348.
• Estimated books and supplies: $800.

Together, those listed amounts total $86,344 before transportation, personal expenses, and any other individual costs. They are a planning illustration, not a complete or personalized financial-aid offer. Students comparing college estimates should use figures from the same academic year and check which expenses are included.

Grinnell reports that 94% of students received financial aid in the relevant institutional data, and its need-based aid policy replaces loans with grants in college aid packages. Eligible students may also have access to federal or state grants and federal loans under applicable rules. Average net prices varied by family income: they were $7,789 for families earning up to $48,000 and $37,725 for those earning above $110,000. Those are historical averages, not quotations for an individual family; the college's current net-price estimate and aid application requirements provide a more relevant starting point.

What are the work-study opportunities at Grinnell College?

Grinnell students can seek paid campus jobs, including positions connected to academic departments, libraries, dining, and other college operations. A job may provide income and useful experience, but it is distinct from a grant and does not reduce a tuition bill dollar for dollar in advance.

Federal Work-Study is a need-based student-employment program for eligible students whose aid arrangements include it. It generally requires students to obtain an eligible job and earn wages through work; an award is not a guarantee of a particular position or of earnings without working. Students should review the college's current student-employment postings and ask financial aid staff how work eligibility, payroll, and any limits apply to their own package.