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).
Iowa Graduate Schools Statistics
The following table shows the 2025 average academic statistics for Iowa graduate schools.
Iowa Graduate Schools Statistics (2024-2025)
| Number of Graduate Schools | 30 Graduate Schools (3 public, 27 private) |
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| Tuition & Fees | $11,371 Iowa Residents
$14,626 out-of-state Students |
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| Student Population | Total 27,578 (985 on average) |
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| Online Student Population | Total 9,613 (370 on average) in 28 schools offering online classes) |
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| Average Number of Graduate Programs Offered | 27 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12.82 to 1 |
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Iowa Graduate Schools Comparison
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.
2025 Tuition Comparison Between Graduate Schools in Iowa
| Name | Tuition & Fees (In-State) | Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State) | Graduate Student Population | Graduate Programs Offered | Student to Faculty Ratio |
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| Allen CollegeWaterloo, IA |
$17,690 |
$19,314 |
222 |
16 Programs |
8 to 1 |
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| Briar Cliff UniversitySioux City, IA |
$9,270 |
$9,738 |
181 |
13 Programs |
10 to 1 |
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| 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 |
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| University of DubuqueDubuque, IA |
$12,150 |
$9,530 |
317 |
6 Programs |
10 to 1 |
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| Emmaus Bible CollegeDubuque, IA |
- |
- |
- |
- |
8 to 1 |
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| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminaryAnkeny, IA |
$7,292 |
$7,940 |
60 |
5 Programs |
14 to 1 |
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| Graceland University-LamoniLamoni, IA |
$9,387 |
$11,991 |
304 |
8 Programs |
12 to 1 |
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| Grand View UniversityDes Moines, IA |
$10,950 |
$9,550 |
356 |
7 Programs |
12 to 1 |
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| Orion Technical CollegeDavenport, IA |
- |
$12,600 |
- |
3 Programs |
6 to 1 |
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| Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA |
$12,967 |
$30,577 |
4,752 |
213 Programs |
18 to 1 |
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| University of IowaIowa City, IA |
$13,425 |
$32,372 |
8,041 |
247 Programs |
16 to 1 |
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| Loras CollegeDubuque, IA |
$10,485 |
$13,530 |
66 |
7 Programs |
12 to 1 |
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| Maharishi International UniversityFairfield, IA |
$27,530 |
$16,530 |
1,670 |
23 Programs |
13 to 1 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Northwestern CollegeOrange City, IA |
$5,780 |
$6,790 |
521 |
7 Programs |
15 to 1 |
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| 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 |
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| Saint Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IA |
$16,750 |
$17,209 |
559 |
24 Programs |
11 to 1 |
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| Simpson CollegeIndianola, IA |
$7,228 |
$9,204 |
16 |
3 Programs |
12 to 1 |
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| Upper Iowa UniversityFayette, IA |
$18,324 |
$20,185 |
887 |
22 Programs |
25 to 1 |
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| Waldorf UniversityForest City, IA |
$4,415 |
$5,340 |
391 |
5 Programs |
22 to 1 |
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| Wartburg CollegeWaverly, IA |
- |
$12,000 |
21 |
2 Programs |
13 to 1 |
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| 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 |
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| Average | $11,371 |
$14,626 |
985 |
26.9655 Programs |
12.8214 to 1 |
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