Colleges in Iowa

Explore 45 colleges and universities in Iowa. Compare tuition, admission rates, and student outcomes to find the right fit.

Iowa at a Glance

Total Colleges

Avg. In-State Tuition

$25,479

Avg. Admission Rate

78%

Avg. Earnings (10yr)

$52,006

Avg. Out-of-State Tuition

$26,960

Avg. Net Price

$19,097

Avg. Completion Rate

54%

College Types in Iowa

Public Institutions

Private Institutions

116,564

Total Enrollment

Top Colleges in Iowa

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

64% admit1292 SAT$52,130

Allen College

Waterloo, IA

$20,444

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

84% admit1200 SAT$11,283

Iowa State University

Ames, IA

89% admit1204 SAT$10,787

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA

15% admit1486 SAT$68,106

Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines, IA

100% admit980 SAT$17,664

St Luke's College

Sioux City, IA

80% admit980 SAT$24,175

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA

83% admit1120 SAT$40,878

Luther College

Decorah, IA

72% admit1218 SAT$52,120

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

77% admit1093 SAT$36,658