How Much is the 2025 Typical Board Charge for Iowa Colleges?
The 2025 average board charge (meal plan) is $4,815 for Iowa colleges.
The following table summarizes typical board charge in Iowa by school type and level.
| Total | Public | Private (not-for-profit) | Private (for-profit) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | $4,815 | $3,685 | $5,300 | - |
| 4 Years Colleges | $5,238 | $4,592 | $5,300 | - |
| Community Colleges | $3,425 | $3,425 | - | - |
| Trade Schools | - | - | - | - |
The following table shows the Iowa Colleges. You can see more schools and narrow down the results in search result page.
| School Name | Location | Board Charge | Meals per Week | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Cliff University Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Sioux City, IA | $5,604 | 19 | $35,642 |
| Buena Vista University Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Storm Lake, IA | $5,414 | 19 | $41,798 |
| Central College Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Pella, IA | $5,660 | 19 | $20,988 |
| Clarke University Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Dubuque, IA | $5,600 | 19 | $40,910 |
| Coe College Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Cedar Rapids, IA | $5,726 | - | $54,666 |
| Cornell College Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Mount Vernon, IA | $5,860 | - | $52,660 |
| Drake University Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Des Moines, IA | $5,256 | 20 | $51,960 |
| University of Dubuque Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Dubuque, IA | $5,460 | - | $42,095 |
| Ellsworth Community College Public, 2-4 years | Iowa Falls, IA | $2,440 | 19 | $6,504 |
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Ankeny, IA | $3,962 | 19 | $20,270 |
| Graceland University-Lamoni Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Lamoni, IA | $6,200 | - | $19,848 |
| Grand View University Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Des Moines, IA | $5,206 | 35 | $34,762 |
| Grinnell College Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Grinnell, IA | $7,940 | 20 | $68,196 |
| Indian Hills Community College Public, 2-4 years | Ottumwa, IA | $3,645 | 12 | $6,120 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College Public, 2-4 years | Estherville, IA | $4,780 | 17 | $7,872 |
| Iowa State University Public, four-years | Ames, IA | $4,633 | - | $28,881 |
| Loras College Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Dubuque, IA | $5,540 | - | $39,824 |
| Luther College Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Decorah, IA | $5,650 | 19 | $52,120 |
| Maharishi International University Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Fairfield, IA | $4,000 | 20 | $16,530 |
| Marshalltown Community College Public, 2-4 years | Marshalltown, IA | $2,840 | 18 | $6,504 |
| Morningside University Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Sioux City, IA | $4,940 | 19 | $39,519 |
| North Iowa Area Community College Public, 2-4 years | Mason City, IA | $4,493 | 19 | $9,551 |
| University of Northern Iowa Public, four-years | Cedar Falls, IA | $4,550 | - | $21,712 |
| Saint Ambrose University Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Davenport, IA | $4,576 | 19 | $36,658 |
| Simpson College Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Indianola, IA | $4,974 | 19 | $47,656 |
| Southeastern Community College Public, 2-4 years | West Burlington, IA | $3,440 | 19 | $6,570 |
| Upper Iowa University Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Fayette, IA | $5,172 | 19 | $19,475 |
| Wartburg College Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Waverly, IA | $4,380 | 20 | $26,250 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College Public, 2-4 years | Sioux City, IA | $2,340 | 14 | $5,330 |
| William Penn University Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Oskaloosa, IA | $4,170 | 21 | $29,750 |