Ames is a city in Iowa and it is the county seat of Story county. Its population is 67,910. There are 4 colleges near Ames, Iowa - 1 public and 3 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 3 colleges are in 30 miles from Ames. All schools provide undergraduate programs and no schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 24,088 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $13,573 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCI Academy-Ames In Ames |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$14,988 | Not Offered | 176 | 15 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 |
| 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 |
