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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 25–48 of 75 schools

BVU
Private nonprofit

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA

Students
1,890
Retention
76%
Programs
93
Awards 2024-25
604
CampusOnlineHybrid
Elementary Education and TeachingCurriculum and InstructionCounselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services +90
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MCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,857
Retention
69%
Programs
40
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesWelding TechnologyRegistered Nursing +37
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GVU
Private nonprofit

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

Students
1,856
Retention
70%
Programs
55
Awards 2024-25
502
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingSport and Fitness Administration/ManagementPsychology, General +52
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GC
Private nonprofit

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA

Students
1,788
Retention
93%
Programs
34
Awards 2024-25
453
Campus
Computer ScienceEconometrics and Quantitative EconomicsSociology +31
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UD
Private nonprofit

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

Students
1,757
Retention
77%
Programs
51
Awards 2024-25
462
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration, Management and Operations, OtherAirline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight CrewBusiness Administration and Management +48
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NC
Private nonprofit

Northwestern College

Orange City, IA

Students
1,705
Retention
73%
Programs
59
Awards 2024-25
581
CampusOnlineHybrid
Educational Leadership and AdministrationEarly Childhood Education and TeachingBusiness Administration and Management +56
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SCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,566
Retention
68%
Programs
37
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesElectricianCarpentry +34
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WC
Private nonprofit

Wartburg College

Waverly, IA

Students
1,483
Retention
76%
Programs
52
Awards 2024-25
400
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceBiologyExercise Science and Kinesiology +49
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WPU
Private nonprofit

William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA

Students
1,425
Retention
58%
Programs
57
Awards 2024-25
348
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementElementary Education and TeachingSport and Fitness Administration/Management +54
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MMU
Private nonprofit

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA

Students
1,417
Retention
73%
Programs
80
Awards 2024-25
443
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementMarriage and Family Therapy/Counseling +77
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LC
Private nonprofit

Luther College

Decorah, IA

Students
1,384
Retention
77%
Programs
43
Awards 2024-25
353
CampusHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementBiology +40
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SC
Private nonprofit

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

Students
1,251
Retention
81%
Programs
48
Awards 2024-25
269
CampusOnlineHybrid
Health and WellnessBusiness Administration and ManagementSport and Fitness Administration/Management +45
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CC
Private nonprofit

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA

Students
1,195
Retention
73%
Programs
48
Awards 2024-25
269
CampusHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementExercise Science and KinesiologyPsychology, General +45
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LC
Private nonprofit

Loras College

Dubuque, IA

Students
1,189
Retention
82%
Programs
45
Awards 2024-25
321
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementExercise Science and KinesiologyPsychology, General +42
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GU
Private nonprofit
Students
1,102
Retention
55%
Programs
45
Awards 2024-25
291
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementPsychology, General +42
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CC
Private nonprofit

Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA

Students
1,094
Retention
80%
Programs
59
Awards 2024-25
286
Campus
Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyExercise Science and KinesiologyArt/Art Studies +56
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CC
Private nonprofit

Central College

Pella, IA

Students
1,084
Retention
80%
Programs
38
Awards 2024-25
255
CampusHybrid
Exercise Science and KinesiologyBusiness Administration and ManagementBiology +35
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CU
Private nonprofit

Clarke University

Dubuque, IA

Students
962
Retention
67%
Programs
33
Awards 2024-25
241
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPhysical Therapy/TherapistElementary Education and Teaching +30
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BCU
Private nonprofit

Briar Cliff University

Sioux City, IA

Admission
Open
Students
947
Retention
64%
Programs
66
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementSocial WorkExercise Science and Kinesiology +63
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MCH
Private nonprofit
Students
869
Retention
69%
Programs
10
Awards 2024-25
482
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingMedical/Clinical AssistantEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) +7
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ECC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
685
Retention
64%
Programs
31
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and ManagementRegistered Nursing +28
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AC
Private nonprofit

Allen College

Waterloo, IA

Students
483
Programs
16
Awards 2024-25
226
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingRadiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerClinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist +13
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