Colleges Near Iowa City

Colleges and universities near me in the Iowa City, Iowa area

There 40 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 152,029 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 67,862, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Iowa City. Driving time to these schools from Iowa City should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Grinnell College in Grinnell which is ranked #55 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Purdue Global Davenport Campus enrolling 30,512 students. In terms of affordability, Eastern Iowa Community College District in Davenport offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,488 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Iowa City.
Iowa City, IA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Upper Iowa University
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Fayette, IA
 

Upper Iowa University

Private 4 Year

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 3,072enrollment
  • $24,563net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 890-1050SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

83 miles from Iowa City

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Wartburg College
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Waverly, IA
 

Wartburg College

Private 4 Year

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,444enrollment
  • $23,683net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1120SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

89 miles from Iowa City

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University of Wisconsin Platteville
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Platteville, WI

University of Wisconsin Platteville

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 6,486enrollment
  • $15,595net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.39Estimated Avg GPA

92 miles from Iowa City

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Western Illinois University
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Macomb, IL

Western Illinois University

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 7,643enrollment
  • $11,213net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

93 miles from Iowa City

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Kirkwood Community College and is 18.7 miles from Iowa City. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Kirkwood Community College are $5,700 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Kirkwood Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.