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Colleges and universities in Iowa

Iowa has 75 colleges and universities in our directory (19 public, 35 private nonprofit, 21 for-profit). Together they enroll about 208,398 students. 46 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Davenport (7), Dubuque (6), Cedar Rapids (5), Des Moines (5), Sioux City (5), Cedar Falls (3), Ames (2), Ankeny (2), Council Bluffs (2), Fort Dodge (2), Iowa City (2), Mason City (2)

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Showing 1–24 of 75 schools

UI
Public

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

Students
30,779
Retention
90%
Programs
231
Awards 2024-25
9,128
CampusOnlineHybrid
FinanceOrganizational LeadershipBusiness Administration and Management +228
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ISU
Public
Students
30,380
Retention
88%
Programs
181
Awards 2024-25
7,032
CampusOnlineHybrid
Mechanical EngineeringFinanceMarketing +178
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DMA
Public
Admission
Open
Students
23,697
Retention
63%
Programs
90
CampusOnlineHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingLiberal Arts and SciencesWelding Technology +87
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KCC
Public

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

Admission
Open
Students
12,763
Retention
71%
Programs
87
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesAutomobileConstruction Management +84
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UNI
Public

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

Students
9,278
Retention
82%
Programs
133
Awards 2024-25
2,461
CampusOnlineHybrid
Elementary Education and TeachingManagement Sciences and Quantitative Methods, OtherBusiness Administration and Management +130
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IWC
Public

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA

Admission
Open
Students
5,540
Retention
57%
Programs
57
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and ManagementRegistered Nursing +54
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WIT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,482
Retention
64%
Programs
66
CampusOnlineHybrid
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Liberal Arts and SciencesPhysical Education Teaching and Coaching +63
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HCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,120
Retention
63%
Programs
51
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingComputer Systems Networking and Telecommunications +48
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ICC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,949
Retention
52%
Programs
75
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingWelding Technology +72
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NIC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,808
Retention
62%
Programs
69
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingRegistered Nursing +66
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DU
Private nonprofit

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Students
4,345
Retention
84%
Programs
92
Awards 2024-25
1,422
CampusOnlineHybrid
Educational Leadership and AdministrationLawBusiness Administration and Management +89
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UIU
Private nonprofit

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

Students
3,941
Retention
68%
Programs
65
Awards 2024-25
1,018
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementElementary Education and TeachingPsychology, General +62
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IHC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,184
Retention
59%
Programs
65
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesWelding TechnologyAutomobile +62
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SCC
Public

Southeastern Community College

West Burlington, IA

Admission
Open
Students
3,028
Retention
70%
Programs
45
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and ManagementEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) +42
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NIA
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,662
Retention
67%
Programs
59
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianPhysical Education Teaching and Coaching +56
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MIU
Private nonprofit
Students
2,592
Retention
61%
Programs
27
Awards 2024-25
825
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer ScienceBusiness Administration and ManagementAyurvedic Medicine +24
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SAU
Private nonprofit

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

Students
2,498
Retention
76%
Programs
111
Awards 2024-25
739
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingSocial WorkMarketing +108
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WU
Private nonprofit

Waldorf University

Forest City, IA

Students
2,225
Retention
44%
Programs
38
Awards 2024-25
926
CampusOnlineHybrid
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/TechnicianBusiness/CommerceOrganizational Leadership +35
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PCC
Private nonprofit
Students
2,161
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
682
CampusHybrid
ChiropracticBiological and Physical Sciences
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MU
Private nonprofit

Morningside University

Sioux City, IA

Students
2,056
Retention
74%
Programs
66
Awards 2024-25
575
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementElementary Education and TeachingSpecial Education and Teaching +63
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DU
Private nonprofit

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA

Students
1,952
Retention
85%
Programs
118
Awards 2024-25
483
CampusOnlineHybrid
Social WorkElementary Education and TeachingEducational Leadership and Administration +115
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ILC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,945
Retention
61%
Programs
52
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesAgricultural Production OperationsRegistered Nursing +49
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NIC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,907
Retention
73%
Programs
23
CampusOnlineHybrid
LineworkerLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingLiberal Arts and Sciences +20
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