75 accredited colleges and universities in Iowa, scored on academics, value, diversity, and outcomes. Find the campus where you'll thrive.
Ranked by our composite score across academics, value, diversity, and outcomes.
Grinnell, IA · Private Non-Profit
Des Moines, IA · Private Non-Profit
Dubuque, IA · Private Non-Profit
Ames, IA · Public
Iowa City, IA · Public
Cedar Rapids, IA · Private Non-Profit
Indianola, IA · Private Non-Profit
Decorah, IA · Private Non-Profit
Lowest average net price after financial aid.
Mason City, IA · For-Profit
Spirit Lake, IA · For-Profit
Marshalltown, IA · Public
Sioux City, IA · Public
Lowest acceptance rates in the state.
Grinnell, IA · Private Non-Profit
Oskaloosa, IA · Private Non-Profit
Dubuque, IA · Private Non-Profit
Des Moines, IA · Private Non-Profit
By undergraduate enrollment.
Ames, IA · Public
Iowa City, IA · Public
Ankeny, IA · Public
Cedar Rapids, IA · Public
The top public and private non-profit institutions in Iowa.
Cities with the most colleges and universities.
Iowa is home to 75 accredited colleges and universities, including 19 public, 34 private non-profit, and 22 for-profit institutions.
Based on average net price after financial aid, La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology in Mason City is the most affordable, with a net price of $4,522.
Grinnell College in Grinnell is the most selective, with an acceptance rate of 15%.
Iowa State University in Ames is the largest, enrolling 25,367 undergraduate students.
Average in-state tuition is $23,680, and average out-of-state tuition is $25,054. The graduate workforce earns a median $44,074 ten years after entry.
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