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Iowa Colleges

Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average cost of attendance (COA) of Iowa Colleges is $38,931 for undergraduate schools and $29,093 for graduate schools. The following table and chart illustrate costs of attendance including tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by degree offering and residence type.
Costs of Attendance (2023-2024)
Iowa Colleges
Tuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Undergraduate$6,695$24,283 $1,169$13,479$14,120
Graduate$12,341$14,445 $1,169$13,479$14,120
[CHART#1] Costs of Attendance for Iowa Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Iowa Colleges is $6,695 for in-state students and $24,283 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)
Iowa Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average$6,695- $23,883$400
Public Schools$6,695- $10,386-
4 Years or High$10,396- $27,294-
2-4 Years$6,001- $7,216-
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-- $31,425$400
4 Years or High-- $33,148-
2-4 Years-- $3,863$400
Less Than 2 Years-- --
[CHART#2] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Iowa Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of Iowa Colleges is $12,341 for in-state students and $14,445 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Graduate Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)
Iowa Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average Costs$10,761$1,581$13,834$610
Public Schools$10,761$1,581$27,426$1,581
Private Schools--$12,203$439
[CHART#3] Graduate Tuition & Fees for Iowa Colleges

Room & Board, Other Living Costs

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average On-campus living costs of Iowa Colleges is $13,479 and off-campus living costs is $14,120. The following table and chart illustrate living costs and other expenses by school controls and levels.
Room & Board, Other Living Costs (2023-2024)
Iowa Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther Expenses
Average$9,783$3,696$9,540$4,580
Public Schools$8,537$4,251 $9,170$4,887
4 Years or High$10,663$3,169 $10,663$3,152
2-4 Years$8,046$4,500 $8,889$5,212
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools$10,522$3,368 $9,774$4,386
4 Years or High$10,522$3,368 $9,774$4,386
2-4 Years-- --
Less Than 2 Years-- --
[CHART#4] Room & Board, Other Living Costs for Iowa Colleges

Tuition per Credit Hours

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate costs per credit hour of Iowa Colleges is $226 for in-state students and $857 for out-of-state students. For graduate schools, the cost per credit hour is $601 for in-state students and $766 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate the average costs credit per hour by school controls and levels.
Tuition per Credit Hours (2023-2024)
Iowa Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Average$226$857 $601$766
Public Schools$226$374 $601$1,525
4 Years or High$370$1,075 $601$1,525
2-4 Years$199$243 --
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-$1,153 -$675
4 Years or High-$1,153 -$675
2-4 Years-- --
Less Than 2 Years-- --
2-4 years and less than 2 years colleges do not offer graduate programs or not report its costs.
[CHART#5] Tuition per Credit Hours for Iowa Colleges