Dining Plans and Pricing

Marketplace Meals, 2023–24

  • Hot Breakfast - $14
  • Continental Breakfast - $11
  • Lunch - $17
  • Light Lunch - $15
  • Dinner - $20

Meal Plans for the 2023–24 Academic Year

The last day to make changes to meal plans for spring term is Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.

Meal Plan 1
Full board, 21 meals/week
$4,189/semester
Meal Plan 2
Any 15 meals/week plus $300 Dining Dollars
$4,189/semester
Meal Plan 3
Any 15 meals/week
$3,885/semester
Meal Plan 4
Any 12 meals/week plus $385 Dining Dollars
$3,885/semester
Meal Plan 5
Any 119 meals/semester 
$1,855/semester
Meal Plan 6
Lunch Bunch (lunch-only meals Monday thru Friday)
$1,100/semester
Meal Plan 8
Dining Dollars Plus (add-on only) $100 Cost
$100/semester (Available to anyone on meal plans 1-6)
Meal Plan 9
Dining Dollars Plus (add-on only) $250 Cost
$250/semester (Available to anyone on meal plans 1-6)
Meal Plan 10
No Board

Dining Dollars and Guest Meals

You get dining dollars and guest passes with some meal plans.

Spend your dining dollars for an extra meal at the Marketplace or buy food or beverages at the Spencer Grill or Global Café.

You can also use your Dining Dollars to purchase food and non-alcoholic beverages at these local merchants: 

McNally’s, Jay’s Deli, Saint's Rest Coffee House, and (coming in spring of 2024) Dari Barn!

Use the guest passes to feed friends, family, or even your favorite professor.

Learn More

Students can learn more about the dining plan at Meal Plan Options on GrinnellShare (login required).

Learn more about our Dining Services.

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