Best Iowa colleges with Music degrees

What Iowa colleges offer music classes in 2025?

There are 19 Iowa colleges where you can study and earn a degree in music. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in music based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $21,433 per year. Southwestern Community College offers the cheapest music degree with an average net price of $10,809 annually. Search the entire U.S. for Music programs.

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Grinnell College
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Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Value in Iowa

  • 1,775enrollment
  • $33,446net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1418-1550SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA

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Drake University
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Des Moines, IA

Drake University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Iowa

  • 4,504enrollment
  • $30,886net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1390SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

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University of Iowa
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Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 30,042enrollment
  • $20,121net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1320SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Luther College
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Decorah, IA

Luther College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,463enrollment
  • $24,790net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1098-1318SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

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Iowa State University
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Ames, IA

Iowa State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#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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Coe College
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Cedar Rapids, IA

Coe College

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Value Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,278enrollment
  • $20,940net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

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Simpson College
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Indianola, IA

Simpson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,163enrollment
  • $23,637net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 890-1280SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Cornell College
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Mount Vernon, IA

Cornell College

Private 4 Year

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,084enrollment
  • $25,850net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1318SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.53Avg 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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Central College
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Pella, IA

Central College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,095enrollment
  • $22,499net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 935-1205SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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Wartburg College
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Waverly, IA
 

Wartburg College

Private 4 Year

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,472enrollment
  • $23,321net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 978-1235SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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Northwestern College
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Orange City, IA

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,665enrollment
  • $24,737net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 940-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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Grand View University
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Des Moines, IA
 

Grand View University

Private 4 Year

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,796enrollment
  • $22,296net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 920-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Briar Cliff University
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Sioux City, IA
 

Briar Cliff University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 940enrollment
  • $23,292net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Avg 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

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Loras College
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Dubuque, IA

Loras College

Private 4 Year

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

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Morningside College
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Sioux City, IA
 

Morningside College

Private 4 Year

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

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Southwestern Community College
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Creston, IA
 

Southwestern Community College

Public 2 Year

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

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