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Iowa Schools

There are 82 colleges and universities in Iowa for you to consider. With approximately 28,987 students, University of Iowa is the largest school in Iowa. It is located in the city of Iowa City. And the second largest school in Iowa is Iowa State University. It is located in the city of Ames. In 2010 Iowa State University had 27,945 students.

Popular Courses of Study in Iowa

When planning your educational career path, you will not only have to choose a college from among Iowa's 82 schools, but you will also have to choose from one of the 3,200 certificate and degree programs offered at these schools. If you choose to study liberal arts, business or nursing, you will be studying one of the most popular subjects in Iowa for undergraduates. Of the 144,026 students that graduated from Iowa state schools in 2010, 20% studied liberal arts, 15% studied business and 7% studied nursing. The remainder of Iowa students, approximately 18,106 students, graduated with credentials in subjects such as healthcare, business writing or information systems.

Student Demographics in Iowa

Iowa schools have a total enrollment of about 232,097 students. Approximately 89% of these students are enrolled in undergraduate programs, while 11% are enrolled in graduate programs. Of Iowa's undergraduate students, 70% are full-time students and 30% are part-time students.

Iowa has a relatively diverse student population, with 23% of undergraduate students identifying themselves to be from a racial or ethnic minority background, according to 2009 data. The male to female ratio amongst undergraduates at Iowa colleges and universities is 8 to 10. And approximately 74% of undergraduate students are 24 years of age or younger.

Faculty Demographics in Iowa

Just as the student population at Iowa schools is relatively diverse, the faculty at Iowa schools is also relatively diverse. Of the 53,701 faculty members employed by Iowa colleges and universities in 2009, approximately 30% identified themselves as belonging to a racial or ethnic minority. Around 57% of the Iowa's faculty population consisted of female faculty.

Cost of Education in Iowa

In Iowa state, the average cost of an undergraduate education was $14,692 per year for the 2009 school year. This number factors in tuition, living expenses and financial aid. The average undergraduate education cost in Iowa is more than the national average. However, this number can be deceptive. There is a great deal of variation in costs between different colleges in Iowa. If you attend Grinnell College, the state’s most expensive school, an undergraduate education will cost you in the ball park of $36,476 per year. But if you instead enroll at Indian Hills Community College, Iowa's least expensive school, your will only have to pay around $2,976 per year.

Student Completion, Graduation and Retention Rates

In Iowa an average of 144,026 students graduate from degree and certificate programs every year. In 2009, approximately 1 out of 2 students who started college in Iowa graduated. And 7 out of 10 students who started their first year of an undergraduate degree actually returned to do their second year. This means that if you enroll in a Iowa school for your undergraduate degree, there is a 73% chance that you will return to school the following year and 46% chance that you will graduate after 4-6 years.

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  1. 1University of IowaUniversity of Iowa

    Address:
    101 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1316

    Awards Offered:
    2-4 years certificate
    Bachelor's degree
    Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  2. 2Iowa State UniversityIowa State University

    Address:
    3410 Beardshear Hall, Ames, Iowa 50011-2030

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  3. 3Des Moines Area Community CollegeDes Moines Area Community College

    Address:
    2006 Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, Iowa 50023-3993

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  4. 4Kirkwood Community CollegeKirkwood Community College

    Address:
    6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-2068

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  5. 5University of Northern IowaUniversity of Northern Iowa

    Address:
    1222 W 27th St, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0005

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  6. 6Eastern Iowa Community College DistrictEastern Iowa Community College District

    Address:
    306 W River Dr, Davenport, Iowa 52801-1221

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  7. 7Hawkeye Community CollegeHawkeye Community College

    Address:
    1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, Iowa 50701

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  8. 8Iowa Western Community CollegeIowa Western Community College

    Address:
    2700 College Rd, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503-1057

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  9. 9Iowa Central Community CollegeIowa Central Community College

    Address:
    One Triton Circle, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  10. 10Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeWestern Iowa Tech Community College

    Address:
    4647 Stone Ave, Sioux City, Iowa 51102-5199

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  11. 11Upper Iowa UniversityUpper Iowa University

    Address:
    605 Washington St, Fayette, Iowa 52142-1857

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  12. 12Drake UniversityDrake University

    Address:
    2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50311-4505

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  13. 13Northeast Iowa Community College-CalmarNortheast Iowa Community College-Calmar

    Address:
    1625 Hwy 150, Calmar, Iowa 52132-0400

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  14. 14Indian Hills Community CollegeIndian Hills Community College

    Address:
    525 Grandview, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  15. 15Southeastern Community CollegeSoutheastern Community College

    Address:
    1500 West Agency Road, West Burlington, Iowa 52655-0180

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  16. 16Saint Ambrose UniversitySaint Ambrose University

    Address:
    518 W Locust St, Davenport, Iowa 52803-2898

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Bachelor's degree
    Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  17. 17North Iowa Area Community CollegeNorth Iowa Area Community College

    Address:
    500 College Dr, Mason City, Iowa 50401

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  18. 18Iowa Lakes Community CollegeIowa Lakes Community College

    Address:
    19 S 7th St, Estherville, Iowa 51334-2295

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  19. 19Buena Vista UniversityBuena Vista University

    Address:
    610 W 4th St, Storm Lake, Iowa 50588

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  20. 20Luther CollegeLuther College

    Address:
    700 College Drive, Decorah, Iowa 52101-1045

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree

  21. 21Graceland University-LamoniGraceland University-Lamoni

    Address:
    1 University Place, Lamoni, Iowa 50140

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  22. 22Marshalltown Community CollegeMarshalltown Community College

    Address:
    3700 S Center St, Marshalltown, Iowa 50158

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  23. 23Palmer College of ChiropracticPalmer College of Chiropractic

    Address:
    1000 Brady St, Davenport, Iowa 52803-5287

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  24. 24Grand View UniversityGrand View University

    Address:
    1200 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50316

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Master's degree

  25. 25Morningside CollegeMorningside College

    Address:
    1501 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, Iowa 51106-1751

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  26. 26Simpson CollegeSimpson College

    Address:
    701 North C St, Indianola, Iowa 50125

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Master's degree

  27. 27William Penn UniversityWilliam Penn University

    Address:
    201 Trueblood Ave, Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  28. 28Wartburg CollegeWartburg College

    Address:
    100 Wartburg Blvd., Waverly, Iowa 50677-0903

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree

  29. 29Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical CenterDes Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center

    Address:
    3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50312

    Awards Offered:
    Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Master's degree

  30. 30University of DubuqueUniversity of Dubuque

    Address:
    2000 University Ave, Dubuque, Iowa 52001

    Awards Offered:
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  31. 31Grinnell CollegeGrinnell College

    Address:
    1121 Park Street, Grinnell, Iowa 50112-1690

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree

  32. 32Southwestern Community CollegeSouthwestern Community College

    Address:
    1501 W. Townline Street, Creston, Iowa 50801

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree
    2-4 years certificate

  33. 33Mount Mercy UniversityMount Mercy University

    Address:
    1330 Elmhurst Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402-4797

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  34. 34Central CollegeCentral College

    Address:
    812 University, Pella, Iowa 50219

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree

  35. 35Northwest Iowa Community CollegeNorthwest Iowa Community College

    Address:
    603 W Park St, Sheldon, Iowa 51201

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  36. 36Loras College

    Address:
    1450 Alta Vista, Dubuque, Iowa 52004-0178

    Awards Offered:
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  37. 37Dordt CollegeDordt College

    Address:
    498 4th Ave NE, Sioux Center, Iowa 51250-1697

    Awards Offered:
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  38. 38Coe College

    Address:
    1220 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402-5092

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  39. 39Northwestern CollegeNorthwestern College

    Address:
    101 Seventh St SW, Orange City, Iowa 51041

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree

  40. 40Clarke UniversityClarke University

    Address:
    1550 Clarke Dr, Dubuque, Iowa 52001-3198

    Awards Offered:
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  41. 41Maharishi University of ManagementMaharishi University of Management

    Address:
    1000 N 4th St, Fairfield, Iowa 52557

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate
    Bachelor's degree
    Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  42. 42Ellsworth Community CollegeEllsworth Community College

    Address:
    1100 College Ave, Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  43. 43Briar Cliff UniversityBriar Cliff University

    Address:
    3303 Rebecca St, Sioux City, Iowa 51104

    Awards Offered:
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  44. 44Cornell CollegeCornell College

    Address:
    600 First St. SW, Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314-1098

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree

  45. 45AIB College of BusinessAIB College of Business

    Address:
    2500 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Iowa 50321-1799

    Awards Offered:
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree

  46. 46Iowa Wesleyan CollegeIowa Wesleyan College

    Address:
    601 N Main Street, Mount Pleasant, Iowa 52641

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree

  47. 47Mercy College of Health Sciences

    Address:
    928 Sixth Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1239

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree

  48. 48Vatterott CollegeVatterott College

    Address:
    7000 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Iowa 50321

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  49. 49Waldorf CollegeWaldorf College

    Address:
    106 S Sixth St, Forest City, Iowa 50436-1713

    Awards Offered:
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree

  50. 50Allen CollegeAllen College

    Address:
    1990 Heath St, Waterloo, Iowa 50703-1999

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  51. 51Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminaryFaith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

    Address:
    1900 NW 4th St, Ankeny, Iowa 50023-2152

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  52. 52Emmaus Bible CollegeEmmaus Bible College

    Address:
    2570 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, Iowa 52001-3096

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree

  53. 53Hamilton Technical CollegeHamilton Technical College

    Address:
    1011 E 53rd St, Davenport, Iowa 52807

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree

  54. 54Capri CollegeCapri College

    Address:
    2945 Williams Parkway S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    2-4 years certificate

  55. 55Capri CollegeCapri College

    Address:
    2540 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807-3003

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    2-4 years certificate

  56. 56La James International CollegeLa James International College

    Address:
    8805 Chambery Blvd, Johnston, Iowa 50131

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    2-4 years certificate

  57. 57St Luke's CollegeSt Luke's College

    Address:
    2720 Stone Park Blvd, Sioux City, Iowa 51104-0263

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    Associate's degree
    2-4 years certificate

  58. 58Capri CollegeCapri College

    Address:
    395 Main St, Dubuque, Iowa 52004-0873

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    2-4 years certificate

  59. 59The Salon Professional AcademyThe Salon Professional Academy

    Address:
    309 Kitty Hawk Dr., Ames, Iowa 50010

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    2-4 years certificate

  60. 60Wartburg Theological SeminaryWartburg Theological Seminary

    Address:
    333 Wartburg Pl, Dubuque, Iowa 52003-7797

    Awards Offered:
    Master's degree

  61. 61Iowa School of BeautyIowa School of Beauty

    Address:
    3305 70th St, Des Moines, Iowa 50322-3203

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    2-4 years certificate

  62. 62La James College of Hairstyling and CosmetologyLa James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology

    Address:
    24 Second St NE, Mason City, Iowa 50401-3308

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    2-4 years certificate

  63. 63La James International CollegeLa James International College

    Address:
    2419 5th Avenue South, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    2-4 years certificate

  64. 64La James International CollegeLa James International College

    Address:
    227 E Market-Brewery Sq, Iowa City, Iowa 52245

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    2-4 years certificate

  65. 65La James International CollegeLa James International College

    Address:
    6322 University Ave, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    2-4 years certificate

  66. 66Divine Word CollegeDivine Word College

    Address:
    102 Jacoby Dr SW, Epworth, Iowa 52045

    Awards Offered:
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree

  67. 67La James International CollegeLa James International College

    Address:
    5205 North Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa 52806

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    2-4 years certificate

  68. 68Iowa School of BeautyIowa School of Beauty

    Address:
    609 W Second St, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    2-4 years certificate

  69. 69E Q School of Hair DesignE Q School of Hair Design

    Address:
    536 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

    Awards Offered:
    2-4 years certificate

  70. 70Carlson College of Massage TherapyCarlson College of Massage Therapy

    Address:
    11809 Country Rd X28, Anamosa, Iowa 52205

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate

  71. 71College of Hair DesignCollege of Hair Design

    Address:
    722 Water St, Ste 201, Waterloo, Iowa 50703-4734

    Awards Offered:
    2-4 years certificate

  72. 72American Hair Academy

    Address:
    910 Ave G, Fort Madison, Iowa 52627

    Awards Offered:
    2-4 years certificate

  73. 73Iowa School of BeautyIowa School of Beauty

    Address:
    3320 Line Drive, Sioux City, Iowa 51106

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    2-4 years certificate

  74. 74Mercy/St. Luke's School of Radiologic Technology

    Address:
    1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402

    Awards Offered:
    2-4 years certificate

  75. 75American College of Hairstyling-Des Moines

    Address:
    603 E Sixth St, Des Moines, Iowa 50309

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    2-4 years certificate

  76. 76Iowa School of BeautyIowa School of Beauty

    Address:
    112 Nicholas Dr, Marshalltown, Iowa 50158

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    2-4 years certificate

  77. 77Bio-Chi Institute of Massage TherapyBio-Chi Institute of Massage Therapy

    Address:
    1925 Geneva St, Sioux City, Iowa 51103

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate

  78. 78Faust Institute of CosmetologyFaust Institute of Cosmetology

    Address:
    1290 N. Lake Avenue, Storm Lake, Iowa 50588

    Awards Offered:
    2-4 years certificate

  79. 79Iowa Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic TechnologyIowa Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology

    Address:
    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1453

    Awards Offered:
    2-4 years certificate

  80. 80Faust Institute of CosmetologyFaust Institute of Cosmetology

    Address:
    1543 18th Street, Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360

    Awards Offered:
    2-4 years certificate

  81. 81Total Look School of Cosmetology & Massage Therapy

    Address:
    806 W Third St, Cresco, Iowa 52136

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    2-4 years certificate

  82. 82American College of Hairstyling-Cedar Rapids

    Address:
    1531 First Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    2-4 years certificate

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