Discover the latest statistics on women enrollment in colleges across Iowa. Currently, there are 115,427 women enrolled out of a total of 208,398 students, resulting in a women enrollment ratio of 66.42%. This data highlights the representation of women in higher education for Iowa.
The college with the highest women enrollment percentage is University of Northern Iowa, boasting a remarkable 63.63% women enrollment ratio.
Following closely, University of Iowa ranks second with a women enrollment ratio of 56.10%, while Iowa State University holds the third spot at 45.61%. These institutions set the benchmark for women's representation in higher education.
Our analysis includes colleges with at least 1,000 total enrollments and excludes women's colleges to provide a balanced overview. For a comprehensive list of women's colleges, visit women's colleges.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $27,988 and graduate tuition & fees is $28,751 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High Women Enrollment Iowa Public Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 88.34%, and the average SAT score is 1,217, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.
| School Name | Total Population | Undergraduate | Graduate | Men | Women | Online Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IAPublic, 4-year | 9,278 265 | 7,711 (83.11%) | 1,567 (16.89%) | 3,374 (36.37%) | 5,904 (63.63%) | 1,482 (15.97%) |
| 2 - | University of Iowa Iowa City, IAPublic, 4-year | 30,779 737 | 22,738 (73.88%) | 8,041 (26.12%) | 13,512 (43.90%) | 17,267 (56.10%) | 3,028 (9.84%) |
| 3 - | Iowa State University Ames, IAPublic, 4-year | 30,380 203 | 25,628 (84.36%) | 4,752 (15.64%) | 16,525 (54.39%) | 13,855 (45.61%) | 972 (3.20%) |
| Average | 23,479 | 18,692 (79.61%) | 4,787 (20.39%) | 11,137 (47.43%) | 12,342 (52.57%) | 1,827 (7.78%) |