Best Iowa colleges with Public Administration degrees

What Iowa colleges offer public administration classes in 2025?

There are 6 Iowa colleges where you can study and earn a degree in public administration. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in public administration based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $16,241 per year. University of Northern Iowa offers the cheapest public administration degree with an average net price of $15,931 annually. Search the entire U.S. for Public Administration programs.

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Iowa State University
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Ames, IA

Iowa State University

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 30,177enrollment
  • $17,354net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1350SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

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Saint Ambrose University
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Davenport, IA

Saint Ambrose University

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 2,703enrollment
  • $23,578net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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University of Northern Iowa
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Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 9,013enrollment
  • $15,931net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 860-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

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Buena Vista University
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Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University

Private 4 Year

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,951enrollment
  • $18,156net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

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Upper Iowa University
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Fayette, IA
 

Upper Iowa University

Private 4 Year

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#18 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 3,102enrollment
  • $22,427net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

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Purdue Global Davenport Campus
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Davenport, IA
 

Purdue Global Davenport Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 30,512enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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