Best Iowa Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Iowa for 2025

There are 62 colleges and universities in Iowa enrolling 236,279 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Iowa below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Iowa offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Iowa is home to nationally ranked institutions like Grinnell College, Drake University, University of Iowa and Luther College. The highest ranked college in Iowa is Grinnell College and the top rated public state college is University of Iowa.

Local college options can be explored in Des Moines or other cities.

Iowa Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

62 results

List of the Best Iowa Colleges

Iowa Lakes Community College
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Estherville, IA
 

Iowa Lakes Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,024enrollment
  • $10,523net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Iowa Wesleyan College
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Mount Pleasant, IA

Iowa Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 871enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 830-1010SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Iowa Western Community College
I
Council Bluffs, IA
 

Iowa Western Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,503enrollment
  • $11,552net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Kirkwood Community College
K
Cedar Rapids, IA
 

Kirkwood Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12,660enrollment
  • $8,499net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Loras College
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Dubuque, IA

Loras College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,213enrollment
  • $22,338net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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Maharishi International University
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Fairfield, IA
 

Maharishi International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,666enrollment
  • $18,875net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

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Marshalltown Community College
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Marshalltown, IA
 

Marshalltown Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,870enrollment
  • $6,024net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Mercy College of Health Sciences
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Des Moines, IA
 

Mercy College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 907enrollment
  • $24,881net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA

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Morningside College
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Sioux City, IA
 

Morningside College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,158enrollment
  • $23,482net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Mount Mercy University
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Cedar Rapids, IA

Mount Mercy University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 1,451enrollment
  • $23,972net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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North Iowa Area Community College
N
Mason City, IA
 

North Iowa Area Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,471enrollment
  • $8,091net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar
N
Calmar, IA
 

Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,378enrollment
  • $9,523net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Northwest Iowa Community College
N
Sheldon, IA
 

Northwest Iowa Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,792enrollment
  • $13,084net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport
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Davenport, IA
 

Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,219enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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St Luke's College
S
Sioux City, IA
 

St Luke's College

Private 2 Year

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

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Southeastern Community College
S
West Burlington, IA
 

Southeastern Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,562enrollment
  • $9,924net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Southwestern Community College
S
Creston, IA
 

Southwestern Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,633enrollment
  • $10,809net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Waldorf College
W
Forest City, IA
 

Waldorf College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,657enrollment
  • $21,510net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 920-1110SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

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