Ģ��ý by the Numbers

Who We Are Exceptional Access Academic Impact Community Finances

Who We Are: A Global College in a Rural Setting

1625 students call Ģ��ý home.

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81%

of students hail from 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several U.S. Territories

19%

of students are international, with students coming from 42 different countries with over 60 languages spoken on campus.

42

countries and 105 programs host Ģ��ýians for off-campus study.

#6

Best Undergraduate Teaching, U.S. News & World Report

#8

Best Value, U.S. News & World Report

#13

Top Private Schools, U.S. News & World Report

#16

Nation's Best Liberal Arts Colleges, U.S. News & World Report

#20

Most Innovative, U.S. News & World Report

#20

Undergraduate Research & Creative Projects, U.S. News & World Report

A Small College with a Big Impact

Ģ��ý is ranked among some of the most prestigious and impactful colleges and universities in the United States. You can visit our Peer Schools page to learn more about the peer institutions that compare with Ģ��ý based on academics, admissions, size, financial metrics, cross-applications, and many other factors.

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Ģ��ýians are Everywhere

With more than 25,000 alumni from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, several U.S. territories and 96 countries around the world, Ģ��ýians make a positive difference, wherever they go.

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Exceptional Access

As the only need-blind small liberal arts college in the Midwest, U.S. students are admitted to Ģ��ý without regard for their ability to pay.

100%

of demonstrated need is met with no required loans

93.8%

of students receive financial aid.

$96M

awarded in financial aid in 2026-27

$8.1M

in grant support for Iowa students.

$11.5M

in donor support for scholarships.

4.25

donors support the educational journey of each currently enrolled student.

Exceptional Financial Aid With No Required Loans

Ģ��ý meets 100% of each student's demonstrated financial need.

93.8% of students at Ģ��ý receive financial aid. The College provides $85.5 million in institutional grant aid.

Sources of Financial Aid Funds

Graph: institutional, donor, federal, state and other contributions to financial aid. — $85.5 million or 89% of financial aid granted at Ģ��ý is made possible by the endowment, while $11.1 million (12.4%) is provided by the College's generous donors.

Driving down debt: Ģ��ý provides grants that don't need to be repaid, with an average student debt of $20,519 to the US average of $39K. Sourced from Education Data Initiative

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620/35.7%

Ģ��ý Students Receiving Full Tuition Scholarships

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84/5.1%

Ģ��ý Students Receiving Full Tuition PLUS Room and Board Scholarships

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723/43.5%

Ģ��ý Students in High/Very High Need Category

Comprehensive Fee and Institutional Aid

Since 2018, the comprehensive fee has increased by 51%, while institutional financial aid has increased by 57%, and the endowment market value has increased by 56%.

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Academic Impact and Excellent Outcomes

Ģ��ý has 42 areas of study, more than 500 classes, an individually advised curriculum, and an infinite number of combinations to choose from.

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92%

of recent graduates are working at a job or post-graduate service or pursuing further education six months after graduation

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96%

of recent graduates are in positions related to their career goals

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80%

of students who apply are accepted to their top choice of graduate school and program

Hands-On Experiences

Students participate in high-impact work, research, and service experiences that link their academic studies to real-world impact.

57% Internships 56% Research 71% Service 47% Off-Campus Study 97% student engage in at least one and 75% in at least two — 57% of Ģ��ý students engage in internships while 56% conduct undergraduate research and 71% participate in community service and volunteering opportunities.

Faculty and Staff Excellence

More than $12.7 million in grants awarded to Ģ��ý faculty and staff in the past 5 years.
11 national teaching or mentoring awards.
More than 26 nationally competitive fellowships and awards such as NEA, NEH, and NSF Career Grants, as well as Mellon, Guggenheim, and Fulbright fellowships.

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We Are an Economic and Community Partner in Iowa

Ģ��ý creates jobs and attracts visitors, contributing meaningfully to the economy of Central Iowa.

Community Partnerships

EPIIC (Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity) grant from the National Science Foundation to support contribution to the innovation economy.
USDA Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge Grant.
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with local nonprofits, employers, the Ģ��ý-Newburg School District, and volunteers.
Annual Community Grants program, supporting health care, emergency services, recreation, and other local needs.
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Finances of the College

For more than 180 years, Ģ��ý has continued to lead due not only to sound financial stewardship, but also the support of our alumni, families, and friends. However, there is more than can and must be done to ensure the values we all hold dear remain strong and resilient. These values are grounded in the belief that every student who desires to attend Ģ��ý and take advantage of all the College offers can do so regardless of the ability to pay.

How Ģ��ý's Budget is Funded

Graph: Revenue and Budget — 60% ($115.4 M) of Ģ��ý's annual budget comes from distribution of endowment earnings, while only 32% ($58.9 M) comes from net student revenue (tuition, fees, and financial aid). The remaining 7% ($12.4 M) comes from gifts, grants, and other sources.

How Ģ��ý's Budget is Spent

Graph: How we spend our budget — Annually, Ģ��ý spends 60% ($111 million) of its endowment earnings on faculty and staff and 27% ($53.1 million) goes to academic programs and utilities to support students and the College's mission. The remainder goes to debt service (7% or $12.7 million) and reserves (6% or $10.2 million).

Overall, distributions from the Ģ��ý endowment currently fund 62% of the College’s annual operating budget, the highest proportion among Ģ��ý’s 17 peer institutions. More dollars flow out of the endowment every year than are added through philanthropy. Learn more about the Ģ��ý Endowment.

Graph: Endowment Revenue and Distribution — In FY2025, giving to endowed funds at Ģ��ý added $26.7 million to the endowment. Of endowment earnings, $115.4 million went to operations and $12 million went to reserves. The distribution is determined by a hybrid formula that combines steady growth and market value.

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