Ankeny is a city in Iowa and it is the county seat of Polk county. Its population is 67,355. There are 7 colleges near Ankeny, Iowa - 1 public and 6 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 6 colleges are in 30 miles from Ankeny. 6 schools provide undergraduate programs and 7 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 40,846 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $33,532 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 84.18% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,207.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary In Ankeny |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$20,270 | $7,940 | 611 | 14 to 1 |
| Grand View University 7.5 miles from Ankeny |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$34,762 | $9,550 | 1,856 | 12 to 1 |
| Drake University 9.2 miles from Ankeny |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$51,960 | $12,825 | 4,345 | 11 to 1 |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences 9.3 miles from Ankeny |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$17,664 | $12,736 | 869 | 7 to 1 |
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center 17.0 miles from Ankeny |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $32,060 | 1,534 | - |
| Iowa State University 20.7 miles from Ankeny |
Public four-years |
$28,881 ($10,787) | $30,577 ($12,967) | 30,380 | 18 to 1 |
| Simpson College 25.2 miles from Ankeny |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$47,656 | $9,204 | 1,251 | 12 to 1 |
