How Many Community Colleges Are in Iowa?
There are 31 Community colleges in Iowa. By school type, there are 16 public, 2 private (not-for-profit), and 13 private (for-profit) Community colleges.
Academic & Tuition Statistics for Community
A total of 87,863 students are attending one of the schools. With 4,894 faculty, the average students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
The 2025 average tuition & fees at Community is $6,304 for state residents and $11,295 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $4,128.
52.45% of undergraduate students received grants and/or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,491 at Community.
The following table shows the Community. You can see more schools and narrow down the results in search result page.
| School Name | Location | Tuition & Fees | Enrollment | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community College Public, 2-4 years | Ankeny, IA | $6,690 ($5,790) | 23,697 | - | 39% |
| Ellsworth Community College Public, 2-4 years | Iowa Falls, IA | $6,504 ($5,496) | 685 | - | 38% |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District Public, 2-4 years | Davenport, IA | $6,456 ($4,848) | 7,426 | - | 45% |
| Hawkeye Community College Public, 2-4 years | Waterloo, IA | $6,612 ($6,525) | 5,120 | - | 43% |
| American Hair Academy Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Mt. Pleasant, IA | $17,680 | 25 | - | 44% |
| Indian Hills Community College Public, 2-4 years | Ottumwa, IA | $6,120 ($5,040) | 3,184 | - | 40% |
| Iowa Central Community College Public, 2-4 years | Fort Dodge, IA | $7,788 ($5,496) | 4,949 | - | 42% |
| Iowa Lakes Community College Public, 2-4 years | Estherville, IA | $7,872 ($7,392) | 1,945 | - | 50% |
| UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Des Moines, IA | $4,000 | 16 | - | - |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Des Moines, IA | $9,172 | 74 | - | 81% |
| Iowa Western Community College Public, 2-4 years | Council Bluffs, IA | $7,080 ($6,930) | 5,540 | - | 40% |
| Kirkwood Community College Public, 2-4 years | Cedar Rapids, IA | $8,220 ($6,176) | 12,763 | - | 43% |
| La James International College-Cedar Falls Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Cedar Falls, IA | $11,655 | 54 | - | 71% |
| La James International College-Johnston Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Johnston, IA | $23,441 | 141 | - | 88% |
| La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Mason City, IA | $20,650 | 56 | - | 76% |
| La James International College-Ft Dodge Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Fort Dodge, IA | $23,441 | 22 | - | 90% |
| Marshalltown Community College Public, 2-4 years | Marshalltown, IA | $6,504 ($5,496) | 1,857 | - | 42% |
| North Iowa Area Community College Public, 2-4 years | Mason City, IA | $9,551 ($6,653) | 2,662 | - | 61% |
| Northeast Iowa Community College Public, 2-4 years | Calmar, IA | $7,770 ($6,780) | 4,808 | - | 51% |
| Northwest Iowa Community College Public, 2-4 years | Sheldon, IA | $7,650 ($7,350) | 1,907 | - | 58% |
| PCI Academy-Ames Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Ames, IA | $14,988 | 176 | - | 77% |
| La James International College-Davenport Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Davenport, IA | $11,559 | 127 | - | 91% |
| Southeastern Community College Public, 2-4 years | West Burlington, IA | $6,570 ($6,420) | 3,028 | - | 43% |
| Southwestern Community College Public, 2-4 years | Creston, IA | $8,316 ($8,064) | 1,566 | - | 59% |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Sioux City, IA | $19,756 | 67 | - | 72% |
| SOHO Hair Academy Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Council Bluffs, IA | $22,131 | 66 | - | 76% |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College Public, 2-4 years | Sioux City, IA | $5,330 ($5,186) | 5,482 | - | 50% |
| Mercy-St Luke's School of Radiologic Technology Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Cedar Rapids, IA | $4,255 | 21 | - | - |
| Ross College-Davenport Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Davenport, IA | $16,297 | 42 | - | 65% |
| Aveda Institute-Des Moines Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | West Des Moines, IA | $21,100 | 244 | - | 88% |
| PCI Academy-Iowa City Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Iowa City, IA | $14,988 | 113 | - | 71% |