Colleges in Iowa

Iowa is home to 59 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.

Top Colleges by Enrollment

59 total in Iowa

Iowa State University

Ames, IA
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
89% admit
Tuition
$24,136
ACT
ACT 21–28

Iowa State University is a public 4-year institution in Ames, IA. Enrollment: ~25,367 students. Admissions are accessible (89% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $24,136/year.

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA
NCAA D1
Admit
84% admit
Tuition
$30,319
ACT
ACT 21–28

University of Iowa is a public 4-year institution in Iowa City, IA. Enrollment: ~22,264 students. Admissions are accessible (84% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $30,319/year.

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA
NCAA D1
Admit
93% admit
Tuition
$18,480
ACT
ACT 19–26

University of Northern Iowa is a public 4-year institution in Cedar Falls, IA. Enrollment: ~7,529 students. Admissions are accessible (93% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,480/year.

Drake University

Des Moines, IA
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
64% admit
Tuition
$45,734
ACT
ACT 24–29

Drake University is a private 4-year institution in Des Moines, IA. Enrollment: ~2,543 students. Admissions are accessible (64% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $45,734/year.

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA
NCAA D2
Admit
96% admit
Tuition
$32,590
ACT
ACT 17–23

Upper Iowa University is a private 4-year institution in Fayette, IA. Enrollment: ~1,994 students. Admissions are accessible (96% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $32,590/year.

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA
Admit
77% admit
Tuition
$33,290
ACT
ACT 20–25

Saint Ambrose University is a private 4-year institution in Davenport, IA. Enrollment: ~1,916 students. Admissions are accessible (77% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,290/year.

Waldorf University

Forest City, IA
Admit
77% admit
Tuition
$22,434
ACT

Waldorf University is a 4-year institution in Forest City, IA. Enrollment: ~1,827 students. Admissions are accessible (77% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $22,434/year.

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA
NCAA D3
Admit
15% admit
Tuition
$58,156
ACT
ACT 31–34

Grinnell College is a private 4-year institution in Grinnell, IA. Enrollment: ~1,729 students. Admissions are selective (15% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $58,156/year.

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA
Admit
68% admit
Tuition
$33,590
ACT
ACT 21–29

Dordt University is a private 4-year institution in Sioux Center, IA. Enrollment: ~1,597 students. Admissions are accessible (68% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,590/year.

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA
Admit
99% admit
Tuition
$30,224
ACT

Grand View University is a private 4-year institution in Des Moines, IA. Enrollment: ~1,486 students. Admissions are accessible (99% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $30,224/year.

Wartburg College

Waverly, IA
NCAA D3
Admit
76% admit
Tuition
$45,200
ACT
ACT 21–27

Wartburg College is a private 4-year institution in Waverly, IA. Enrollment: ~1,452 students. Admissions are accessible (76% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $45,200/year.

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
89% admit
Tuition
$34,400
ACT
ACT 18–24

University of Dubuque is a private 4-year institution in Dubuque, IA. Enrollment: ~1,440 students. Admissions are accessible (89% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $34,400/year.

Luther College

Decorah, IA
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
72% admit
Tuition
$46,130
ACT
ACT 22–29

Luther College is a private 4-year institution in Decorah, IA. Enrollment: ~1,379 students. Admissions are accessible (72% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $46,130/year.

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA
NCAA D3
Admit
78% admit
Tuition
$37,518
ACT
ACT 19–26

Buena Vista University is a private 4-year institution in Storm Lake, IA. Enrollment: ~1,366 students. Admissions are accessible (78% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $37,518/year.

William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA
Admit
52% admit
Tuition
$27,200
ACT
ACT 16–22

William Penn University is a private 4-year institution in Oskaloosa, IA. Enrollment: ~1,301 students. Admissions are accessible (52% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $27,200/year.

Simpson College

Indianola, IA
NCAA D3
Admit
86% admit
Tuition
$43,124
ACT
ACT 31–33

Simpson College is a private 4-year institution in Indianola, IA. Enrollment: ~1,227 students. Admissions are accessible (86% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $43,124/year.

Northwestern College

Orange City, IA
Admit
80% admit
Tuition
$33,350
ACT

Northwestern College is a private 4-year institution in Orange City, IA. Enrollment: ~1,175 students. Admissions are accessible (80% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,350/year.

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA
NCAA D3
Admit
64% admit
Tuition
$48,472
ACT
ACT 23–29

Coe College is a private 4-year institution in Cedar Rapids, IA. Enrollment: ~1,164 students. Admissions are accessible (64% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $48,472/year.

Morningside University

Sioux City, IA
Admit
71% admit
Tuition
$33,760
ACT

Morningside University is a private 4-year institution in Sioux City, IA. Enrollment: ~1,163 students. Admissions are accessible (71% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,760/year.

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA
Admit
83% admit
Tuition
$35,540
ACT

Mount Mercy University is a private 4-year institution in Cedar Rapids, IA. Enrollment: ~1,107 students. Admissions are accessible (83% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $35,540/year.

Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA
NCAA D3Greek Life
Admit
80% admit
Tuition
$47,100
ACT
ACT 23–30

Cornell College is a private 4-year institution in Mount Vernon, IA. Enrollment: ~1,086 students. Admissions are accessible (80% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $47,100/year.

Loras College

Dubuque, IA
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
100% admit
Tuition
$33,500
ACT

Loras College is a private 4-year institution in Dubuque, IA. Enrollment: ~1,083 students. Admissions are accessible (100% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,500/year.

Central College

Pella, IA
Admit
86% admit
Tuition
$19,250
ACT
ACT 20–26

Central College is a private 4-year institution in Pella, IA. Enrollment: ~1,070 students. Admissions are accessible (86% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,250/year.

Maharishi International University

Fairfield, IA
Admit
96% admit
Tuition
$16,000
ACT

Maharishi International University is a private 4-year institution in Fairfield, IA. Enrollment: ~922 students. Admissions are accessible (96% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,000/year.

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