Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Grinnell College Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Grinnell College covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$64,862
Out-of-state tuition
$64,862
Average net price
$15,608
Last updated July 31, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Grinnell College Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$79,228
4-year attendance
$316,912
4-year tuition
$259,448
4-year net price
$62,432
Grinnell College Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $6,739 | $72,489 | $562/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,235 | $72,993 | $520/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,220 | $73,008 | $518/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,891 | $62,337 | $1,408/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $36,265 | $42,963 | $3,022/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Grinnell College Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $70,658 | ~30 months |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $56,661 | ~37 months |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $50,359 | ~42 months |
| Anthropology | Bachelor's Degree | $43,162 | ~49 months |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $39,687 | ~53 months |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $31,893 | ~66 months |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $28,507 | ~74 months |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $27,517 | ~76 months |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's Degree | $26,468 | ~79 months |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $24,880 | ~84 months |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's Degree | $23,718 | ~89 months |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $20,499 | ~102 months |
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Grinnell College ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Grinnell College Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
16.88%
Federal loan rate
11.60%
Median completer debt
$17,500
Median monthly payment
$186