Grinnell is a city in Iowa and it is the county seat of Poweshiek county. Its population is 9,116. There are 4 colleges near Grinnell, Iowa - 1 public and 3 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 3 colleges are in 30 miles from Grinnell. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 6,154 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $31,360 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 50.85% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,193.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grinnell College In Grinnell |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$68,196 | Not Offered | 1,788 | 9 to 1 |
| Marshalltown Community College 20.6 miles from Grinnell |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,504 ($5,496) | Not Offered | 1,857 | 20 to 1 |
| Central College 25.3 miles from Grinnell |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$20,988 | Not Offered | 1,084 | 11 to 1 |
| William Penn University 29.7 miles from Grinnell |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$29,750 | $10,500 | 1,425 | 15 to 1 |