Council Bluffs is a city in Iowa and it is the county seat of Pottawattamie county. Its population is 62,166. There are 4 colleges near Council Bluffs, Iowa - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 3 colleges are in 10 miles from Council Bluffs. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 41,142 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $18,800 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Western Community College 3.7 miles from Council Bluffs |
Public 2-4 years |
$7,080 ($6,930) | Not Offered | 5,540 | 22 to 1 |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center 6.5 miles from Council Bluffs |
Public four-years |
$39,962 ($16,973) | $21,696 ($12,006) | 3,988 | 3 to 1 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area 7.5 miles from Council Bluffs |
Public 2-4 years |
$4,950 ($3,375) | Not Offered | 16,642 | 20 to 1 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha 8.3 miles from Council Bluffs |
Public four-years |
$23,206 ($8,718) | $17,500 ($8,305) | 14,972 | 15 to 1 |
