Ames is a city in Iowa and it is the county seat of Story county. Its population is 67,910. There are 10 colleges near Ames, Iowa - 2 public and 8 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 8 colleges are in 30 miles from Ames. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 5 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 62,194 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $22,474 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 83.77% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,207.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University In Ames |
Public four-years |
$28,881 ($10,787) | $30,577 ($12,967) | 30,380 | 18 to 1 |
| PCI Academy-Ames In Ames |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$14,988 | Not Offered | 176 | 15 to 1 |
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary 20.0 miles from Ames |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$20,270 | $7,940 | 611 | 14 to 1 |
| Des Moines Area Community College 22.0 miles from Ames |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,690 ($5,790) | Not Offered | 23,697 | 21 to 1 |
| La James International College-Johnston 25.9 miles from Ames |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$23,441 | Not Offered | 141 | 28 to 1 |
| Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School 28.0 miles from Ames |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,915 | Not Offered | 45 | 10 to 1 |
| Grand View University 28.1 miles from Ames |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$34,762 | $9,550 | 1,856 | 12 to 1 |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines 28.1 miles from Ames |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$9,172 | Not Offered | 74 | 11 to 1 |
| Drake University 29.4 miles from Ames |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$51,960 | $12,825 | 4,345 | 11 to 1 |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences 29.8 miles from Ames |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$17,664 | $12,736 | 869 | 7 to 1 |
