How Many Public Colleges Are in Iowa?
There are 19 Public colleges in Iowa. By school level, there are 3 four-year and 16 community colleges (2-4 years schools) that are Public.
Academic & Tuition Statistics for Public
The average acceptance rate of the Public is 88.34% and the admission yield is 27%. The average SAT score is 1,217 and the average ACT score is 23.
A total of 157,056 students are attending one of the schools. With 9,963 faculty, the average students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
The 2025 average tuition & fees at Public is $6,929 for state residents and $10,474 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $12,665 for state residents and $28,751 for out-of-state students.
47.37% of undergraduate students received grants and/or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,997 at Public.
The following table shows the Public. 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% |
| 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% |
| Iowa State University Public, four-years | Ames, IA | $28,881 ($10,787) | 30,380 | 88.66% | 75% |
| Iowa Western Community College Public, 2-4 years | Council Bluffs, IA | $7,080 ($6,930) | 5,540 | - | 40% |
| University of Iowa Public, four-years | Iowa City, IA | $33,371 ($11,283) | 30,779 | 83.62% | 75% |
| Kirkwood Community College Public, 2-4 years | Cedar Rapids, IA | $8,220 ($6,176) | 12,763 | - | 43% |
| 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% |
| University of Northern Iowa Public, four-years | Cedar Falls, IA | $21,712 ($9,936) | 9,278 | 92.74% | 68% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College Public, 2-4 years | Sioux City, IA | $5,330 ($5,186) | 5,482 | - | 50% |