Iowa Private Colleges

There are 32 private colleges and universities in Iowa enrolling 39,362 full time students. Explore the list below to find the private college match for you. Private colleges are usually smaller in size, more expensive than public schools and often academically rigorous. If you feel you may have difficulty fitting into the large class sizes which are common on many public campuses, take a look at Iowa private colleges. Iowa is home to popular nationally ranked private schools like Drake University, Grinnell College, Cornell College and Northwestern College.