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 90.39% and the admission yield is 28%. The average SAT score is 1,200 and the average ACT score is 24.
A total of 150,902 students are attending one of the schools. With 10,606 faculties, the average students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
The 2024 average tuition & fees at Public is $6,695 for state residents and $10,386 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $12,341 for state residents and $29,006 for out-of-state students.
53.32% of undergraduate students received grants and/or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,352 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 | $11,100 ($5,550) | 21,637 | - | 33% |
| Ellsworth Community College Public, 2-4 years | Iowa Falls, IA | $6,312 ($5,304) | 718 | - | 29% |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District Public, 2-4 years | Davenport, IA | $6,299 ($4,680) | 7,145 | - | 39% |
| Hawkeye Community College Public, 2-4 years | Waterloo, IA | $6,598 ($6,308) | 4,787 | - | 33% |
| Indian Hills Community College Public, 2-4 years | Ottumwa, IA | $6,120 ($4,872) | 3,361 | - | 36% |
| Iowa Central Community College Public, 2-4 years | Fort Dodge, IA | $7,668 ($5,376) | 5,058 | - | 37% |
| Iowa Lakes Community College Public, 2-4 years | Estherville, IA | $7,644 ($7,196) | 1,960 | - | 37% |
| Iowa State University Public, four-years | Ames, IA | $27,683 ($10,497) | 29,969 | 90.22% | 74% |
| Iowa Western Community College Public, 2-4 years | Council Bluffs, IA | $6,930 ($6,780) | 5,342 | - | 36% |
| University of Iowa Public, four-years | Iowa City, IA | $32,927 ($10,964) | 30,015 | 86.00% | 73% |
| Kirkwood Community College Public, 2-4 years | Cedar Rapids, IA | $7,968 ($5,980) | 12,406 | - | 35% |
| Marshalltown Community College Public, 2-4 years | Marshalltown, IA | $5,808 ($5,304) | 1,707 | - | 35% |
| North Iowa Area Community College Public, 2-4 years | Mason City, IA | $9,245 ($6,436) | 2,479 | - | 54% |
| University of Northern Iowa Public, four-years | Cedar Falls, IA | $21,272 ($9,728) | 8,945 | 94.95% | 63% |
| Northeast Iowa Community College Public, 2-4 years | Calmar, IA | $7,470 ($6,600) | 4,355 | - | 48% |
| Northwest Iowa Community College Public, 2-4 years | Sheldon, IA | $7,410 ($7,110) | 1,811 | - | 64% |
| Southeastern Community College Public, 2-4 years | West Burlington, IA | $6,450 ($6,450) | 2,476 | - | 38% |
| Southwestern Community College Public, 2-4 years | Creston, IA | $7,248 ($7,024) | 1,581 | - | 52% |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College Public, 2-4 years | Sioux City, IA | $5,186 ($5,042) | 5,150 | - | 42% |