My list

Colleges in Iowa

35 four-year colleges in Iowa. 3 are public; the biggest is Iowa State University.

Include 40 two-year, trade and other schools Search and filter

Biggest first. “Avg. paid” is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants; at public colleges, that's in-state students. How we get our numbers

Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

  1. Iowa State University

    Ames · Public · 25,367 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $18,517
    Get in
    88%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    77%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  2. University of Iowa

    Iowa City · Public · 22,264 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $22,508
    Get in
    80%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    76%
    Due
    Feb 1

  3. University of Northern Iowa

    Cedar Falls · Public · 7,529 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $16,038
    Get in
    93%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    69%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  4. Drake University

    Des Moines · Private · 2,543 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $29,415
    Get in
    64%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    71%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  5. Upper Iowa University

    Fayette · Private · 1,994 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $21,119
    Get in
    97%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    31%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  6. Saint Ambrose University

    Davenport · Private · 1,916 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $23,689
    Get in
    77%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    70%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  7. Waldorf University

    Forest City · Private · 1,827 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $24,003
    Get in
    77%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    43%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  8. Grinnell College

    Grinnell · Private · 1,729 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $15,203
    Get in
    14%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    87%
    Due
    Nov 15

  9. Dordt University

    Sioux Center · Private · 1,597 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $25,944
    Get in
    69%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    73%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  10. Grand View University

    Des Moines · Private · 1,486 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $21,705
    Get in
    99.1%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    49%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  11. Wartburg College

    Waverly · Private · 1,452 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $23,374
    Get in
    76%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    68%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  12. University of Dubuque

    Dubuque · Private · 1,440 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $25,171
    Get in
    89%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    45%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  13. Luther College

    Decorah · Private · 1,379 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $23,945
    Get in
    72%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    65%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  14. Buena Vista University

    Storm Lake · Private · 1,366 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $18,855
    Get in
    78%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    58%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  15. William Penn University

    Oskaloosa · Private · 1,301 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $23,749
    Get in
    52%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    38%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  16. Simpson College

    Indianola · Private · 1,227 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $20,460
    Get in
    86%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    63%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  17. Northwestern College

    Orange City · Private · 1,175 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $24,716
    Get in
    80%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    66%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  18. Coe College

    Cedar Rapids · Private · 1,164 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $18,647
    Get in
    64%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    60%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  19. Morningside University

    Sioux City · Private · 1,163 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $23,505
    Get in
    71%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    52%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  20. Mount Mercy University

    Cedar Rapids · Private · 1,107 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $23,935
    Get in
    83%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    52%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  21. Cornell College

    Mount Vernon · Private · 1,086 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $25,297
    Get in
    80%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    60%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  22. Loras College

    Dubuque · Private · 1,083 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $22,910
    Get in
    99.9%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    64%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  23. Central College

    Pella · Private · 1,070 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $22,894
    Get in
    86%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    59%
    Due
    Not checked yet

  24. Maharishi International University

    Fairfield · Private · 922 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $16,579
    Get in
    96%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    27%
    Due
    Not checked yet

More four-year colleges in Iowa

By city