For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of Iowa Public Colleges is $10,396 for in-state and $27,294 for out-of-state students.
Iowa Public 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:
Iowa Community Colleges
Iowa Trade Schools
University of Iowa has the most expensive tuition & fees of $32,927 and University of Northern Iowa has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,272 among Iowa Public Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Iowa Public Colleges is as follows:
- Tuition & fees is $10,396 for in-state and $27,294 for out-of-state students.
- Cost per credit hour is $367 for state residents and $1,071 for out-of-state.
- Books & supplies cost is $947.
- Living cost is $10,663 (on-campus), $10,663 (off-campus).
2024 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Iowa Public Colleges
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2024 Tuition Comparison Between Iowa Public 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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Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA | $10,497 |
$27,683 | $376 |
$1,091 | $1,091 |
$9,726 |
$9,726 |
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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 |
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| Average | $10,396 | $27,294 | $367 | $1,071 | $947 | $10,663 | $10,663 |
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*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2023-2024 data from IPEDS.