College Costs in Iowa

The 2025 Directory of Iowa Colleges and Prices

Iowa Colleges, Cost and Affordability for 2025

How much does it cost to attend college in Iowa?   The average annual in-state college tuition in Iowa was $21,159 for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is $5,529 higher than the U.S. average and ranks Iowa amongst the costliest as the 8th most expensive state or district to attend college. This is a change of -$361 from the 2019-2020 average of $21,520 and represents a -1.68% annual decline in tuition costs. The list of Iowa colleges below provides school specific cost and value rating.

This analysis surveyed tuition data from the 62 colleges and universities in Iowa, the most popular being Purdue Global Davenport Campus with 7,274 full time students and an in-state tuition list price of $13,356. Grinnell College is the most expensive in Iowa with an in-state tuition of $64,342.

All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2023 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Purdue Global Mason City Campus
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Mason City, IA
 

Purdue Global Mason City Campus

Private 4 Year

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$13,356 Tuition

 

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  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Hamilton Technical College
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Davenport, IA
 

Hamilton Technical College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$14,700 Tuition

 

  • 73enrollment
  • $20,650net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Vatterott College Des Moines
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Des Moines, IA
 

Vatterott College Des Moines

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$11,119 Tuition

 

  • 34enrollment
  • $18,401net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Purdue Global Cedar Rapids Campus
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Cedar Rapids, IA
 

Purdue Global Cedar Rapids Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$13,356 Tuition

 

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  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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  • NAAvg GPA

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St Luke's College
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Sioux City, IA
 

St Luke's College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$19,440 Tuition

 

  • 196enrollment
  • $12,771net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
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Ankeny, IA
 

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$18,740 Tuition

 

  • 586enrollment
  • $18,288net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 940-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus
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Cedar Falls, IA
 

Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus

Private 4 Year

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$13,356 Tuition

 

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  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Purdue Global Council Bluffs Campus
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Council Bluffs, Iowa
 

Purdue Global Council Bluffs Campus

Private 4 Year

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$15,327 Tuition

 

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  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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