For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of Iowa Colleges is $10,396 for in-state and $27,294 for out-of-state students. In Iowa private colleges, the 2024 average tuition & fees is $33,422.
Compared to last year's tuition in Iowa, in-state tuition has increased by 4.32% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 3.00%. The private schools' tuition increased by 2.71%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Iowa Colleges.
Iowa Colleges' tuition & fees is higher than 2024 national average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students.
This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Iowa, and other level of colleges can be compared at:
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Grinnell College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,862 and Palmer College of Chiropractic has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,400 among Iowa Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Iowa Colleges is as follows:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Allen CollegeWaterloo, IA | $24,456 | $697 | $800 | - | $8,800 | ||
| Briar Cliff UniversitySioux City, IA | $34,727 | $1,140 | $1,544 | $10,208 | $9,894 | ||
| Buena Vista UniversityStorm Lake, IA | $40,190 | $1,352 | $1,132 | $10,896 | $8,913 | ||
| Central CollegePella, IA | $20,988 | $875 | $1,275 | $12,220 | $12,220 | ||
| Clarke UniversityDubuque, IA | $39,600 | $860 | $1,160 | $11,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Coe CollegeCedar Rapids, IA | $52,576 | $6,532 | $1,000 | $11,336 | $11,000 | ||
| Cornell CollegeMount Vernon, IA | $50,634 | $1,562 | $1,200 | $11,358 | $11,358 | ||
| Divine Word CollegeEpworth, IA | $15,050 | $350 | $300 | $4,200 | $4,200 | ||
| Dordt UniversitySioux Center, IA | $35,960 | $1,480 | $1,010 | $11,430 | $11,500 | ||
| Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA | $49,944 | $1,325 | $1,100 | $11,858 | $9,360 | ||
| Emmaus Bible CollegeDubuque, IA | $20,000 | $834 | $600 | $9,250 | $4,950 | ||
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminaryAnkeny, IA | $19,530 | $689 | $1,240 | $7,950 | $7,950 | ||
| Graceland University-LamoniLamoni, IA | $33,646 | $580 | $1,200 | $10,540 | $10,540 | ||
| Grand View UniversityDes Moines, IA | $33,450 | $644 | $1,248 | $12,880 | $12,790 | ||
| Grinnell CollegeGrinnell, IA | $64,862 | $2,010 | $800 | $15,878 | - | ||
| Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA | $10,497 | $27,683 | $376 | $1,091 | $1,091 | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| Loras CollegeDubuque, IA | $38,298 | $816 | $800 | $9,668 | $8,281 | ||
| Luther CollegeDecorah, IA | $50,320 | $1,770 | $1,040 | $11,180 | $11,180 | ||
| Maharishi International UniversityFairfield, IA | $16,530 | $500 | $1,000 | $7,400 | $8,000 | ||
| Mercy College of Health SciencesDes Moines, IA | $22,360 | $663 | $2,246 | - | $9,450 | ||
| Morningside UniversitySioux City, IA | $38,190 | $658 | $1,250 | $11,204 | $12,338 | ||
| Mount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids, IA | $39,070 | $1,107 | $1,200 | $11,030 | $10,000 | ||
| Northwestern CollegeOrange City, IA | $35,300 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $10,700 | $10,700 | ||
| Orion Technical CollegeDavenport, IA | $15,600 | - | - | - | $10,843 | ||
| Palmer College of ChiropracticDavenport, IA | $11,400 | $252 | - | - | - | ||
| Saint Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IA | $35,598 | $1,050 | $1,320 | $12,348 | $11,592 | ||
| Simpson CollegeIndianola, IA | $46,212 | $425 | $1,134 | $10,088 | $8,926 | ||
| St Luke's CollegeSioux City, IA | $20,940 | $540 | $1,253 | - | $8,235 | ||
| University of DubuqueDubuque, IA | $40,065 | $1,100 | $1,200 | $11,470 | $11,470 | ||
| University of IowaIowa City, IA | $10,964 | $32,927 | $376 | $1,291 | $950 | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA | $9,728 | $21,272 | $350 | $832 | $800 | $9,648 | $9,648 |
| Upper Iowa UniversityFayette, IA | $19,000 | $850 | $1,000 | $9,770 | $9,770 | ||
| Waldorf UniversityForest City, IA | $25,220 | $332 | $1,578 | $9,448 | $9,448 | ||
| Wartburg CollegeWaverly, IA | $51,040 | $2,800 | $1,100 | $11,062 | $11,062 | ||
| William Penn UniversityOskaloosa, IA | $28,750 | $420 | $1,504 | $7,712 | $7,448 | ||
| Average | $10,396 | $32,897 | $367 | $1,133 | $1,127 | $10,536 | $9,855 |