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TOP #1 COLLEGE

St. Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

4-year

St. Ambrose University, founded in 1882, is independent, coeducational, and Catholic. From day one, we'll work with you to design a hands-on education that meets your individual needs and prepares you to join the next-generation workforce. St. Ambrose offers more than 60 areas of study leading to bachelor's degrees, as well as graduate programs granting master's and doctoral degrees. Our graduates emerge as effective, empathetic leaders prepared to embrace innovation, face challenges head-on, and thrive in a rapidl...

Acceptance rate 73%

Net price $24,844

SAT range 1030 - 1190

TOP #2 COLLEGE

Capri College Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

Career and Technical

Capri College Dubuque is a career and technical school. This college is located in an urban setting. It offers certificate degrees.

Net price $8,025

TOP #3 COLLEGE

UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology

Des Moines, IA

Career and Technical

UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology is a career and technical school. This college is located in an urban setting. It offers certificate degrees.

TOP #4 COLLEGE

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

4-year

The University of Northern Iowa is dedicated to providing a world-class university education for students in a personalized learning environment. With a student/faculty ratio of 17:1; academic programs, cooperative education, internships and international opportunities engage students in challenging learning experiences that encourage growth and enable timely academic progress. UNI is committed to being an intellectually and culturally diverse community and offers affordable access to high quality programs.

Acceptance rate 94%

Net price $15,231

SAT range 980 - 1190

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TOP #5 COLLEGE

Shiloh University

Kalona, IA

4-year

Shiloh University is a 4-year, private school of mortuary science. This coed college is located in a rural setting. It offers certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

Acceptance rate 36%

TOP #6 COLLEGE

Graceland University

Lamoni, IA

4-year

Graceland University is a community dedicated to exceptional higher education. We are grounded in the liberal arts and dedicated to providing the progressive academic needs of the 21st century student. Founded in 1895 and sponsored by Community of Christ, Graceland University is more than just a school. It is a community of passionate, caring and dedicated individuals who put their relationships with students first. The active Graceland alumni network reaches far beyond a student's time on campus. Lamoni Campus: th...

Acceptance rate 74%

Net price $18,595

SAT range 850 - 1075

TOP #7 COLLEGE

Central College

Pella, IA

4-year

Central College in Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor, its leadership formation and, most importantly, for its work creating genuine connections among students, faculty, coaches and alumni that help graduates realize their career aspirations for a lifetime. The college is steadfastly dedicated to cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences, professional fields of study and experiential learning. The Central experience is ...

Acceptance rate 79%

Net price $22,966

SAT range 1000 - 1260

TOP #8 COLLEGE

American Hair Academy

Mount Pleasant, IA

Career and Technical

American Hair Academy is a career and technical school. This college is located in a rural setting. It offers certificate degrees.

Net price $11,316

TOP #9 COLLEGE

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

4-year

Since 1857, Upper Iowa University has been preparing students to succeed-in the classroom and in the world. Our rich history, coupled with a student-centered mission, has created a springboard for UIU to become a recognized innovator in education. UIU's reputation grows from our unique course offerings, online learning programs, affordability, and the success stories of our alumni. Our dedication to students can be seen in our opportunities for dual enrollment, traditional, transfer, military, international and gra...

Acceptance rate 54%

Net price $22,888

SAT range 980 - 1140

TOP #10 COLLEGE

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA

2-year

Hawkeye Community College is a small, 2-year, public teachers college/college of education. This coed college is located in a rural setting and is primarily a commuter campus. It offers certificate and associate degrees.

Acceptance rate 80%

Net price $11,359

TOP #11 COLLEGE

Briar Cliff University

Sioux City, IA

4-year

We are the Catholic, Franciscan learning place. Here, each person's dignity is appreciated and celebrated, providing a powerful sense of community and a place to pursue a private, liberal arts education that shapes more than your résumé - it shapes your character.

Net price $21,734

TOP #12 COLLEGE

Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge, IA

2-year

When Iowa Central was founded in 1966, few people ever imagined that this small college in Iowa would one day garner national acclaim and be lauded as one of the top Iowa colleges. Now, with over 100 programs to choose from and an array of student activities, Iowa Central provides an affordable and enriching alternative to four-year universities. You can attend classes at one of our five campus locations in Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, or Webster City for exceptional hands-on learning, while Iowa Central online classes ...

Net price $10,507

TOP #13 COLLEGE

Northeast Iowa Community College

Calmar, IA

2-year

Northeast Iowa Community College is a small, 2-year, public university. This college is located in a rural setting and is primarily a commuter campus. It offers certificate and associate degrees.

Acceptance rate 100%

Net price $8,570

TOP #14 COLLEGE

Iowa Lakes Community College

Estherville, IA

2-year

Iowa Lakes Community College is a 2-year, public community college. This coed college is located in a rural community in a rural setting and is primarily a commuter campus. It offers certificate and associate degrees.

Net price $12,294

TOP #15 COLLEGE

Mercy St Lukes School of Radiologic Technology

Cedar Rapids, IA

Career and Technical

Mercy St Lukes School of Radiologic Technology is a career and technical school. This college is located in an urban setting. It offers certificate degrees.