30 Iowa colleges have graduate programs - 3 public and 27 private schools.
The 2025 average graduate tuition & fees of Iowa graduate schools is $11,371 for Iowa residents and $14,626 for out-of-state students. A total of 27,578 graduate students enrolled in Iowa graduate schools (985 in average).
The following table shows the 2025 average academic statistics for Iowa graduate schools.
| Number of Graduate Schools | 30 Graduate Schools (3 public, 27 private) |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $11,371 Iowa Residents $14,626 out-of-state Students |
| Student Population | Total 27,578 (985 on average) |
| Online Student Population | Total 9,613 (370 on average) in 28 schools offering online classes) |
| Average Number of Graduate Programs Offered | 27 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12.82 to 1 |
The 2025 average graduate tuition & fees of the schools is $11,371 for Iowa residents and $14,626 for out-of-state students. The following table compares the Iowa Graduate Schools with key statistics by ranking.
| Name | Tuition & Fees (In-State) | Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State) | Graduate Student Population | Graduate Programs Offered | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen CollegeWaterloo, IA | $17,690 | $19,314 | 222 | 16 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| Briar Cliff UniversitySioux City, IA | $9,270 | $9,738 | 181 | 13 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| Buena Vista UniversityStorm Lake, IA | $9,306 | $9,061 | 454 | 11 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Clarke UniversityDubuque, IA | $10,530 | $12,237 | 147 | 6 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| Dordt UniversitySioux Center, IA | $5,520 | $10,990 | 236 | 5 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA | $10,310 | $12,825 | 1,760 | 26 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| University of DubuqueDubuque, IA | $12,150 | $9,530 | 317 | 6 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| Emmaus Bible CollegeDubuque, IA | - | - | - | - | 8 to 1 |
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminaryAnkeny, IA | $7,292 | $7,940 | 60 | 5 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| Graceland University-LamoniLamoni, IA | $9,387 | $11,991 | 304 | 8 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Grand View UniversityDes Moines, IA | $10,950 | $9,550 | 356 | 7 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Orion Technical CollegeDavenport, IA | - | $12,600 | - | 3 Programs | 6 to 1 |
| Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA | $12,967 | $30,577 | 4,752 | 213 Programs | 18 to 1 |
| University of IowaIowa City, IA | $13,425 | $32,372 | 8,041 | 247 Programs | 16 to 1 |
| Loras CollegeDubuque, IA | $10,485 | $13,530 | 66 | 7 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Maharishi International UniversityFairfield, IA | $27,530 | $16,530 | 1,670 | 23 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Mercy College of Health SciencesDes Moines, IA | - | $12,736 | 2 | 1 Programs | 7 to 1 |
| Morningside UniversitySioux City, IA | $4,500 | $11,516 | 884 | 20 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Mount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids, IA | $8,820 | $12,148 | 278 | 24 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA | $11,602 | $23,304 | 1,567 | 64 Programs | 18 to 1 |
| Northwestern CollegeOrange City, IA | $5,780 | $6,790 | 521 | 7 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical CenterWest Des Moines, IA | $15,502 | $32,060 | 1,534 | 9 Programs | - |
| Palmer College of ChiropracticDavenport, IA | $8,268 | $10,725 | 2,114 | 1 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| Saint Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IA | $16,750 | $17,209 | 559 | 24 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| Simpson CollegeIndianola, IA | $7,228 | $9,204 | 16 | 3 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Upper Iowa UniversityFayette, IA | $18,324 | $20,185 | 887 | 22 Programs | 25 to 1 |
| Waldorf UniversityForest City, IA | $4,415 | $5,340 | 391 | 5 Programs | 22 to 1 |
| Wartburg CollegeWaverly, IA | - | $12,000 | 21 | 2 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Wartburg Theological SeminaryDubuque, IA | $17,569 | $21,658 | 161 | 2 Programs | - |
| William Penn UniversityOskaloosa, IA | $10,080 | $10,500 | 77 | 2 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Average | $11,371 | $14,626 | 985 | 26.9655 Programs | 12.8214 to 1 |