Iowa Public Colleges with Higher ACT Scores for Admission

The 2025 average ACT score of public Iowa colleges is 23 which is same as last year.

Iowa State University and University of Iowa have the highest ACT score of 24 among 3 Iowa colleges that consider ACT score for admission. University of Northern Iowa ranked third with 22 ACT score.

The table below shows the 3 Iowa colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.

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 ACT Score 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.

Comparison between Iowa Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

Table. Iowa Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
School NameACT ScoreSAT ScoreAcceptance RateYieldUndergraduate Tuition & FeesTotal PopulationGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
1		Iowa State University Ames, IAPublic, 4-year 24
-		1,25088.66%28.84%$28,881
($10,787)		30,38075.00%18 to 1
1
-		University of Iowa Iowa City, IAPublic, 4-year 24
1		1,23083.62%22.43%$33,371
($11,283)		30,77975.00%16 to 1
3
-		University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IAPublic, 4-year 22
-		1,17092.74%31.10%$21,712
($9,936)		9,27868.00%18 to 1
Average231,21788.34%27.46%$27,988
($10,669)		23,47972.67%17 to 1