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Colleges in Iowa

32 colleges and universities in Iowa. Compare acceptance rates, average net price after aid, and application deadlines, then take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see which ones fit you.

Grinnell CollegeGrinnell, IA · Private15% accept$17,648/yr netWilliam Penn UniversityOskaloosa, IA · Private52% accept$22,601/yr netDrake UniversityDes Moines, IA · Private64% accept$29,127/yr netCoe CollegeCedar Rapids, IA · Private64% accept$18,745/yr netFaith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminaryAnkeny, IA · Private68% accept$16,282/yr netDordt UniversitySioux Center, IA · Private68% accept$25,807/yr netMorningside UniversitySioux City, IA · Private71% accept$31,320/yr netLuther CollegeDecorah, IA · Private72% accept$23,097/yr netClarke UniversityDubuque, IA · Private72% accept$24,479/yr netWartburg CollegeWaverly, IA · Private76% accept$32,908/yr netWaldorf UniversityForest City, IA · Private (for-profit)77% accept$19,693/yr netSaint Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IA · Private77% accept$24,691/yr netBuena Vista UniversityStorm Lake, IA · Private78% accept$18,846/yr netCornell CollegeMount Vernon, IA · Private80% accept$23,634/yr netNorthwestern CollegeOrange City, IA · Private80% accept$25,907/yr netGraceland University-LamoniLamoni, IA · Private81% accept$18,504/yr netMount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids, IA · Private83% accept$20,168/yr netUniversity of IowaIowa City, IA · Public84% accept$22,531/yr netCentral CollegePella, IA · Private86% accept$23,377/yr netSimpson CollegeIndianola, IA · Private86% accept$21,936/yr netUniversity of DubuqueDubuque, IA · Private89% accept$23,386/yr netIowa State UniversityAmes, IA · Public89% accept$18,589/yr netUniversity of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA · Public93% accept$15,901/yr netMaharishi International UniversityFairfield, IA · Private96% accept$14,956/yr netUpper Iowa UniversityFayette, IA · Private96% accept$20,942/yr netGrand View UniversityDes Moines, IA · Private99% accept$21,774/yr netMercy College of Health SciencesDes Moines, IA · Private100% accept$26,924/yr netLoras CollegeDubuque, IA · Private100% accept$20,716/yr netAllen CollegeWaterloo, IA · Private100% acceptDivine Word CollegeEpworth, IA · Private100% acceptBriar Cliff UniversitySioux City, IA · Private$23,907/yr netPalmer College of ChiropracticDavenport, IA · Private
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Iowa?
32 colleges and universities in Iowa are in our database, drawn from the U.S. College Scorecard.
What does college cost in Iowa?
Each school lists its average net price: the yearly cost after grants and scholarships. It varies widely by school and by family income, so compare the net price on each profile rather than the sticker price.
How do I find the right college in Iowa for me?
Open any school for its full profile, then take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see your personal admission odds and net price at schools in Iowa and nationwide.

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