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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 49–72 of 75 schools

AIM
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Des Moines

West Des Moines, IA

Admission
Open
Students
244
Retention
89%
Programs
4
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor +1
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EBC
Private nonprofit

Emmaus Bible College

Dubuque, IA

Students
234
Retention
83%
Programs
16
Awards 2024-25
118
CampusOnlineHybrid
BiblePastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, OtherElementary Education and Teaching +13
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PA
Private for-profit

PCI Academy-Ames

Ames, IA

Admission
Open
Students
176
Retention
100%
Programs
3
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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SLC
Private nonprofit

St Luke's College

Sioux City, IA

Students
176
Programs
11
Awards 2024-25
71
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered Nursing +10
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CC
Private for-profit

Capri College-Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

Admission
Open
Students
165
Retention
86%
Programs
5
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +2
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WTS
Private nonprofit
Students
161
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
44
CampusOnlineHybrid
Divinity/MinistryTheological and Ministerial Studies, Other
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LJI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
141
Retention
88%
Programs
5
Campus
CosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +2
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CC
Private for-profit

Capri College-Davenport

Davenport, IA

Admission
Open
Students
135
Retention
94%
Programs
5
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +2
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CCR
Private for-profit

Capri College-Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids, IA

Admission
Open
Students
129
Retention
92%
Programs
5
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +2
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LJI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
127
Retention
84%
Programs
5
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetology +2
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PAC
Private for-profit

PCI Academy-Iowa City

Iowa City, IA

Admission
Open
Students
113
Retention
92%
Programs
3
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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ISB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
74
Retention
44%
Programs
3
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology
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ISB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
67
Retention
74%
Programs
1
Campus
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
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SHA
Private for-profit

SOHO Hair Academy

Council Bluffs, IA

Admission
Open
Students
66
Retention
83%
Programs
1
Campus
Cosmetology
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DWC
Private nonprofit

Divine Word College

Epworth, IA

Admission
Open
Students
64
Retention
33%
Programs
5
Campus
TheologyIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesPhilosophy +2
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LJI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
54
Retention
95%
Programs
5
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +2
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RC
Private for-profit

Ross College-Davenport

Davenport, IA

Admission
Open
Students
42
Retention
10%
Programs
2
CampusHybrid
Medical/Clinical Assistant
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OTC
Private for-profit

Orion Technical College

Davenport, IA

Admission
Open
Students
41
Programs
6
Awards 2024-25
34
CampusOnlineHybrid
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianMedical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderMedical/Clinical Assistant +3
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AHA
Private for-profit

American Hair Academy

Mt. Pleasant, IA

Admission
Open
Students
25
Retention
58%
Programs
1
Campus
Cosmetology
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