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 IowaIowa State University
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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