In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Iowa 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 Colleges.
Iowa 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:
Iowa Community Colleges
Iowa Trade Schools
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 Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Iowa Colleges is as follows:
- The tuition & fees is $10,669 for in-state and $27,988 for out-of-state students.
- Private schools' tuition is $33,179.
- The tuition per credit hour is $377 for state residents and $1,149 for out-of-state.
- The cost for books & supplies is $1,154.
- The living cost is $11,082 (on-campus) and $10,721 (off-campus).
Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Iowa Colleges
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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Iowa Colleges | School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
On Campus | Off Campus |
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Allen CollegeWaterloo, IA | $24,787 |
| $707 |
| - |
- |
- |
|---|
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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 |
- |
|---|
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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 |
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*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.
Frequently Asked Questions for Iowa Tuition
The average in-state tuition and fees for 3 public colleges in Iowa is $10,669. The average out-of-state tuition and fees for public colleges in Iowa is $27,988 for the academic year 2024-2025.
The average tuition and fees for 32 private colleges in Iowa is $33,179.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for in-state students in Iowa public colleges is $22,905 for on-campus living and $22,544 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for out-of-state students in Iowa public colleges is $40,225 for on-campus living and $39,863 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for private colleges in Iowa is $45,416 for on-campus living and $45,055 for off-campus living.
Out-of-state tuition is $17,319 higher than in-state tuition on average.
Private tuition is $5,191 higher than public out-of-state tuition on average.
Recent data shows in-state public tuition changed by 2.62% and out-of-state public tuition changed by 2.54% and private tuition changed by -0.73% from last year.