The Best Des Moines Private Colleges

Grinnell College

#1 Best Value in Iowa

• 1,759enrollment
• $33,467net price
• 11%acceptance rate
• 1380-1530SAT range
• 31-34ACT range
• 3.89Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

48 miles from Des Moines

Drake University

#2 Best Colleges in Iowa

• 4,685enrollment
• $30,333net price
• 67%acceptance rate
• 1110-1340SAT range
• 25-30ACT range
• 3.7Avg GPA

3 miles from Des Moines

Simpson College

#3 Best Value Colleges in Iowa

• 1,151enrollment
• $23,185net price
• 89%acceptance rate
• 890-1280SAT range
• 20-27ACT range
• 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

15 miles from Des Moines

Central College

#8 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

• 1,169enrollment
• $23,303net price
• 79%acceptance rate
• 1040-1218SAT range
• 19-26ACT range
• 3.52Avg GPA

38 miles from Des Moines

Grand View University

#15 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

• 1,827enrollment
• $20,236net price
• 98%acceptance rate
• 920-1080SAT range
• 17-22ACT range
• 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

3 miles from Des Moines