There are 30 Graduate Schools in Iowa - 3 public and 27 private schools.
The 2024 average graduate tuition & fees of Iowa graduate schools is $11,153 for Iowa residents and $13,890 for out-of-state students. A total of 27,904 graduate students enrolled in Iowa graduate schools (930 in average).
The following table shows the 2024 average academic statistics for Iowa graduate schools.
| Number of Graduate Schools | 30 Graduate Schools (3 public, 27 private) |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $11,153 Iowa Residents $13,890 out-of-state Students |
| Student Population | Total 27,904 (930 on average) |
| Online Student Population | Total 9,306 (332 on average) in 30 schools offering online classes) |
| Average Number of Graduate Programs Offered | 25 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12.93 to 1 |
The 2024 average graduate tuition & fees of the schools is $11,153 for Iowa residents and $13,890 for out-of-state students. The following table compares the Iowa Graduate Schools with key statistics by ranking.
| Name | Tuition & Fees (In-State) | Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State) | Graduate Student Population | Graduate Programs Offered | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen CollegeWaterloo, IA | $17,690 | $19,028 | 219 | 14 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| Briar Cliff UniversitySioux City, IA | $9,270 | $9,366 | 218 | 12 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Buena Vista UniversityStorm Lake, IA | $9,306 | $10,170 | 499 | 11 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Clarke UniversityDubuque, IA | $10,530 | $12,224 | 180 | 6 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| Cornell CollegeMount Vernon, IA | - | $2,800 | 15 | 1 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Dordt UniversitySioux Center, IA | $5,520 | $9,820 | 243 | 4 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA | $10,310 | $12,777 | 1,850 | 25 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| University of DubuqueDubuque, IA | $12,150 | $9,020 | 332 | 6 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminaryAnkeny, IA | $7,292 | $7,940 | 71 | 5 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Graceland University-LamoniLamoni, IA | $9,387 | $11,991 | 352 | 7 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Grand View UniversityDes Moines, IA | $10,950 | $9,278 | 271 | 8 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA | $12,451 | $29,303 | 4,728 | 208 Programs | 18 to 1 |
| Iowa Wesleyan UniversityMount Pleasant, IA | $6,444 | $6,420 | 86 | 2 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| University of IowaIowa City, IA | $13,211 | $34,882 | 8,042 | 249 Programs | 16 to 1 |
| Loras CollegeDubuque, IA | $10,485 | $13,440 | 92 | 7 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Maharishi International UniversityFairfield, IA | $27,530 | $29,530 | 1,992 | 19 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Mercy College of Health SciencesDes Moines, IA | - | $12,736 | 2 | 1 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| Morningside UniversitySioux City, IA | $4,500 | $11,111 | 1,063 | 19 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Mount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids, IA | $8,820 | $11,410 | 255 | 24 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA | $11,362 | $22,834 | 1,210 | 63 Programs | 17 to 1 |
| Northwestern CollegeOrange City, IA | $5,780 | $6,600 | 498 | 7 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical CenterWest Des Moines, IA | $15,502 | $19,428 | 1,527 | 9 Programs | - |
| Palmer College of ChiropracticDavenport, IA | $8,268 | $10,725 | 2,146 | 1 Programs | 6 to 1 |
| Saint Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IA | $16,750 | $19,405 | 629 | 23 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Simpson CollegeIndianola, IA | $7,228 | $7,244 | 24 | 3 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| Upper Iowa UniversityFayette, IA | $18,324 | $18,958 | 609 | 19 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Waldorf UniversityForest City, IA | $4,415 | $5,220 | 468 | 5 Programs | 24 to 1 |
| Wartburg CollegeWaverly, IA | - | $11,500 | 28 | 2 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Wartburg Theological SeminaryDubuque, IA | $17,569 | $21,052 | 186 | 2 Programs | - |
| William Penn UniversityOskaloosa, IA | $10,080 | $10,500 | 69 | 2 Programs | 18 to 1 |
| Average | $11,153 | $13,890 | 930 | 25.4667 Programs | 12.9286 to 1 |