The average 2024 tuition & fees of Iowa colleges is $13,358 for Iowa residents and $19,200 for out-of-state students. In private schools, the average tuition is $34,020. For graduate schools, the average graduate tuition is $11,498 for Iowa residents and $18,011 for out-of-state students. In private graduate schools, the average tuition is $11,833. The average tuition is based on the amount at 28 four (4) years Iowa colleges that offer BS degrees and/or graduate degrees, but exclude community colleges and trade/vocational schools. You can still check community colleges and trade school's tuition in below table.
Compared to last year, for Iowa colleges, the 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees has increased by 1.58% in public schools and 1.81% in private schools. The graduate school tuition & fees has increased by 3.78% in Iowa colleges.
Iowa colleges Tuition Change Comparison
The below table lists the Iowa colleges and compare its current year tuition to previous year. You can sort the table by touching/clicking column title that you want sort.
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,000 and Grinnell College has the highest tuition & fees of $64,862. For graduate schools, Cornell College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $2,800 and University of Iowa has the highest graduate tuition & fees of $34,882.
| School Name | 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Residents | Out-of-State | Iowa Residents | Out-of-State | |
| Allen College Waterloo, IA | $20,444 2.18 | $20,008 | ||
| Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA | $35,534 4.22 | $34,095 | ||
| Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $40,190 4.00 | $38,644 | ||
| Central College Pella, IA | $20,988 6.00 | $19,800 | ||
| Clarke University Dubuque, IA | $39,600 4.05 | $38,060 | ||
| Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA | $52,576 3.77 | $50,664 | ||
| Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA | $50,634 3.00 | $49,158 | ||
| Divine Word College Epworth, IA | $15,000 2.60 | $14,620 | ||
| Dordt University Sioux Center, IA | $35,960 3.93 | $34,600 | ||
| Drake University Des Moines, IA | $49,944 4.61 | $47,742 | ||
| University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | $40,065 3.99 | $38,526 | ||
| Emmaus Bible College Dubuque, IA | $20,000 1.01 | $19,800 | ||
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA | $19,530 4.22 | $18,740 | ||
| Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA | $33,220 3.91 | $31,970 | ||
| Grand View University Des Moines, IA | $33,450 4.02 | $32,158 | ||
| Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $64,862 5.50 | $61,480 | ||
| Orion Technical College Davenport, IA | $15,600 0.00 | $15,600 | ||
| Iowa State University Ames, IA | $10,497 3.59 |
$27,683 4.00 | $10,133 | $26,617 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $10,964 5.90 |
$32,927 1.89 | $10,353 | $32,316 |
| Loras College Dubuque, IA | $38,298 4.73 | $36,570 | ||
| Luther College Decorah, IA | $50,320 4.49 | $48,160 | ||
| Maharishi International University Fairfield, IA | $16,530 0.00 | $16,530 | ||
| Mercy College of Health Sciences Des Moines, IA | $17,328 -9.22 | $19,087 | ||
| Morningside University Sioux City, IA | $38,190 4.32 | $36,610 | ||
| Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $39,070 3.89 | $37,606 | ||
| University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $9,728 3.37 |
$21,272 3.44 | $9,411 | $20,565 |
| Northwestern College Orange City, IA | $35,300 3.07 | $34,250 | ||
| Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport, IA | $11,340 2.30 | $11,085 | ||
| Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA | $35,598 2.97 | $34,570 | ||
| St Luke's College Sioux City, IA | $20,940 0.00 | $20,940 | ||
| Simpson College Indianola, IA | $46,212 2.45 | $45,108 | ||
| Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA | $19,000 -43.52 | $33,639 | ||
| Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $25,220 2.83 | $24,526 | ||
| Wartburg College Waverly, IA | $51,040 3.76 | $49,190 | ||
| William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA | $28,750 3.42 | $27,800 | ||
| Average | $13,358 1.22 | $19,200 1.58 | $13,196 | $33,416 |
| School Name | 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Residents | Out-of-State | Iowa Residents | Out-of-State | |
| Allen College Waterloo, IA | $19,028 -0.90 | $19,200 | ||
| Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA | $9,366 -1.97 | $9,554 | ||
| Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $10,170 2.36 | $9,936 | ||
| Clarke University Dubuque, IA | $12,224 -6.54 | $13,080 | ||
| Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA | $2,800 -81.40 | $15,050 | ||
| Dordt University Sioux Center, IA | $9,820 3.81 | $9,460 | ||
| Drake University Des Moines, IA | $12,777 5.35 | $12,128 | ||
| University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | $9,020 6.24 | $8,490 | ||
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA | $7,940 -10.28 | $8,850 | ||
| Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA | $11,991 0.72 | $11,905 | ||
| Grand View University Des Moines, IA | $9,278 4.25 | $8,900 | ||
| Iowa State University Ames, IA | $12,451 3.92 |
$29,303 3.97 | $11,981 | $28,185 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $13,211 5.15 |
$34,882 10.70 | $12,564 | $31,511 |
| Loras College Dubuque, IA | $13,440 0.00 | $13,440 | ||
| Maharishi International University Fairfield, IA | $29,530 0.00 | $29,530 | ||
| Mercy College of Health Sciences Des Moines, IA | $12,736 4.19 | $12,224 | ||
| Morningside University Sioux City, IA | $11,111 5.34 | $10,548 | ||
| Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $11,410 2.09 | $11,176 | ||
| University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $11,362 3.38 |
$22,834 3.44 | $10,991 | $22,074 |
| Northwestern College Orange City, IA | $6,600 3.61 | $6,370 | ||
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center Des Moines, IA | $19,428 -7.93 | $21,102 | ||
| Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport, IA | $10,725 | - | ||
| Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA | $19,405 0.44 | $19,320 | ||
| Simpson College Indianola, IA | $7,244 9.66 | $6,606 | ||
| Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA | $18,958 0.47 | $18,870 | ||
| Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $5,220 2.86 | $5,075 | ||
| Wartburg College Waverly, IA | $11,500 -16.67 | $13,800 | ||
| Wartburg Theological Seminary Dubuque, IA | $21,052 4.04 | $20,234 | ||
| William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA | $10,500 0.00 | $10,500 | ||
| Average | $11,498 1.64 | $18,011 3.78 | $11,312 | $17,355 |
| School Name | 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Residents | Out-of-State | Iowa Residents | Out-of-State | |
| Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA |
$5,550 3.93 |
$11,100 3.93 | $5,340 | $10,680 |
| Ellsworth Community College Iowa Falls, IA |
$5,304 2.31 |
$6,312 1.94 | $5,184 | $6,192 |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District Davenport, IA |
$4,680 4.28 |
$6,299 3.33 | $4,488 | $6,096 |
| Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA |
$6,308 3.58 |
$6,598 0.23 | $6,090 | $6,583 |
| Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA |
$4,872 4.10 |
$6,120 0.00 | $4,680 | $6,120 |
| Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA |
$5,376 3.46 |
$7,668 3.65 | $5,196 | $7,398 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville, IA |
$7,196 2.74 |
$7,644 2.58 | $7,004 | $7,452 |
| UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology Des Moines, IA |
$3,900 | $4,000 0.00 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs, IA |
$6,780 3.67 |
$6,930 3.59 | $6,540 | $6,690 |
| Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA |
$5,980 4.91 |
$7,968 4.79 | $5,700 | $7,604 |
| Marshalltown Community College Marshalltown, IA |
$5,304 2.31 |
$5,808 2.11 | $5,184 | $5,688 |
| North Iowa Area Community College Mason City, IA |
$6,436 3.87 |
$9,245 4.06 | $6,196 | $8,884 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar, IA |
$6,600 5.26 |
$7,470 6.87 | $6,270 | $6,990 |
| Northwest Iowa Community College Sheldon, IA |
$7,110 3.49 |
$7,410 3.35 | $6,870 | $7,170 |
| Southeastern Community College West Burlington, IA |
$6,450 | $6,450 1.42 | $6,210 | $6,360 |
| Southwestern Community College Creston, IA |
$7,024 10.96 |
$7,248 10.83 | $6,330 | $6,540 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA |
$5,042 2.44 |
$5,186 4.85 | $4,922 | $4,946 |
| Mercy-St Luke's School of Radiologic Technology Cedar Rapids, IA |
$3,750 | $4,125 -3.06 | $4,255 | $4,255 |
| School Name | Largest Program | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake Spirit Lake, IA |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $13,000 -3.35 | $13,450 |
| Ross College-Davenport Davenport, IA |
Medical/Clinical Assistant | $16,297 0.00 | $16,297 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls Cedar Falls, IA |
Barbering/Barber | $16,900 0.00 | $16,900 |
| E Q School of Hair Design Council Bluffs, IA |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $22,131 17.72 | $18,800 |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City Sioux City, IA |
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) | $19,756 0.00 | $19,756 |
| Capri College-Davenport Davenport, IA |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,180 3.23 | $18,580 |
| La James International College-Davenport Davenport, IA |
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $11,145 -42.21 | $19,286 |
| PCI Academy-Ames Ames, IA |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $27,988 3.71 | $26,988 |
| La James International College-Ft Dodge Fort Dodge, IA |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,311 0.13 | $19,286 |
| La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology Mason City, IA |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $20,650 5.09 | $19,650 |
| La James International College-Johnston Johnston, IA |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,311 0.13 | $19,286 |
| La James International College-Cedar Falls Cedar Falls, IA |
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $11,145 0.22 | $11,120 |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines Des Moines, IA |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,756 0.00 | $19,756 |
| American Hair Academy Mt. Pleasant, IA |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,590 0.00 | $17,590 |
| Capri College-Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, IA |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,180 3.23 | $18,580 |
| Capri College-Dubuque Dubuque, IA |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,180 3.23 | $18,580 |
| Carlson College of Massage Therapy Anamosa, IA |
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $10,375 9.21 | $9,500 |
| Aveda Institute-Des Moines West Des Moines, IA |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $21,100 0.00 | $21,100 |
| PCI Academy-Iowa City Iowa City, IA |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $27,988 3.71 | $26,988 |
| Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School Urbandale, IA |
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $16,915 0.00 | $16,915 |
