Avg Earnings (5yr)
$49,004
Acceptance Rate
13%
Graduation Rate
88%
Annual Tuition
$64,862
At a Glance
Total Students
1,705
Retention Rate
93%
Faculty Ratio
9
Financial Aid
12%
Median Debt
$17,500
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Private Non-Profit
Institution Overview
Grinnell College is a private, non-profit institution with a small student body of 1705. The college has a highly selective admissions process, accepting only 12.7% of applicants. The college boasts strong retention and graduation rates, with 93.1% of students returning for their second year and 87.9% graduating. The annual in-state tuition is $64,862.
Graduates of Grinnell College experience a range of earnings after graduation. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $33,404, increasing to $49,004 after five years, and $62,830 after ten years. The median debt for students is $17,500, and 11.6% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$33k
1 YEAR
$49k
5 YEARS
$63k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Grinnell College alumni earn a median salary of $33,404. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $49,004. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $62,830. The median debt for graduates is $17,500.
Grinnell College has a high retention rate of 93.1% and an 87.9% graduation rate. The college has a low acceptance rate of 12.7%. The in-state tuition is $64,862, and 11.6% of students receive financial aid.
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