For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Iowa 4-Year Colleges is $10,669 for in-state and $27,988 for out-of-state students. For Iowa private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $33,179.
Compared to last year's tuition in Iowa, in-state tuition has increased by 2.62% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 2.54%. The private schools' tuition decreased by 0.73%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Iowa 4-Year Colleges.
Iowa 4-Year Colleges' tuition & fees is higher than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students.
This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Iowa, and other level of colleges can be compared at:
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Grinnell College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $68,196 and Palmer College of Chiropractic has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,760 among Iowa 4-Year Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Iowa 4-Year Colleges is as follows:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Allen CollegeWaterloo, IA | $24,787 | $707 | - | - | - | ||
| Briar Cliff UniversitySioux City, IA | $35,642 | $1,186 | $2,182 | $11,518 | $12,648 | ||
| Buena Vista UniversityStorm Lake, IA | $41,798 | $1,406 | $2,089 | $11,330 | $15,133 | ||
| Central CollegePella, IA | $20,988 | $875 | $1,335 | $12,060 | $12,060 | ||
| Clarke UniversityDubuque, IA | $40,910 | $885 | $1,514 | $11,734 | $11,734 | ||
| Coe CollegeCedar Rapids, IA | $54,666 | $6,790 | $1,000 | $11,790 | $11,790 | ||
| Cornell CollegeMount Vernon, IA | $52,660 | $1,624 | $1,320 | $11,850 | $11,850 | ||
| Divine Word CollegeEpworth, IA | $15,600 | $365 | $300 | $4,400 | $4,400 | ||
| Dordt UniversitySioux Center, IA | $37,050 | $1,520 | $1,080 | $11,770 | $12,360 | ||
| Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA | $51,960 | $1,400 | $510 | $12,452 | $10,701 | ||
| Emmaus Bible CollegeDubuque, IA | $20,800 | $867 | $600 | $9,600 | $5,400 | ||
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminaryAnkeny, IA | $20,270 | $715 | $1,240 | $8,380 | $12,160 | ||
| Graceland University-LamoniLamoni, IA | $19,848 | $528 | $700 | $11,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Grand View UniversityDes Moines, IA | $34,762 | $670 | $1,296 | $13,912 | $13,822 | ||
| Grinnell CollegeGrinnell, IA | $68,196 | $2,111 | $800 | $16,842 | - | ||
| Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA | $10,787 | $28,881 | $386 | $1,139 | $700 | $10,808 | $9,576 |
| Loras CollegeDubuque, IA | $39,824 | $850 | $600 | $11,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Luther CollegeDecorah, IA | $52,120 | $1,598 | $1,040 | $11,530 | $11,530 | ||
| Maharishi International UniversityFairfield, IA | $16,530 | $600 | $1,000 | $7,400 | $8,000 | ||
| Mercy College of Health SciencesDes Moines, IA | $17,664 | $736 | $2,328 | - | $10,000 | ||
| Morningside UniversitySioux City, IA | $39,519 | $504 | $1,200 | $11,650 | $13,510 | ||
| Mount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids, IA | $40,878 | $1,206 | $1,200 | $11,600 | $10,000 | ||
| Northwestern CollegeOrange City, IA | $36,710 | $1,120 | $1,150 | $10,900 | $10,900 | ||
| Orion Technical CollegeDavenport, IA | $15,600 | - | - | - | $10,956 | ||
| Palmer College of ChiropracticDavenport, IA | $11,760 | $260 | - | - | - | ||
| Saint Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IA | $36,658 | $1,112 | $1,320 | $13,378 | $9,782 | ||
| Simpson CollegeIndianola, IA | $47,656 | $465 | $1,168 | $10,500 | $9,548 | ||
| St Luke's CollegeSioux City, IA | $23,335 | $555 | $1,253 | - | $8,235 | ||
| University of DubuqueDubuque, IA | $42,095 | $1,205 | - | $12,150 | $13,365 | ||
| University of IowaIowa City, IA | $11,283 | $33,371 | $387 | $1,037 | $950 | $12,920 | $12,920 |
| University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA | $9,936 | $21,712 | $357 | $848 | $800 | $9,986 | $9,986 |
| Upper Iowa UniversityFayette, IA | $19,475 | $505 | $1,025 | $10,121 | $10,121 | ||
| Waldorf UniversityForest City, IA | $25,978 | $342 | $1,286 | $9,920 | $9,548 | ||
| Wartburg CollegeWaverly, IA | $26,250 | $2,900 | $1,234 | $11,750 | $11,312 | ||
| William Penn UniversityOskaloosa, IA | $29,750 | $420 | $1,560 | $8,222 | $7,724 | ||
| Average | $10,669 | $32,734 | $377 | $1,149 | $1,154 | $11,082 | $10,721 |