Des Moines is a city in Iowa and it is the county seat of Polk county. Its population is 473,957. There are 6 colleges near Des Moines, Iowa - all private schools. 3 colleges are located in the city limit and 3 colleges are in 20 miles from Des Moines. 5 schools provide undergraduate programs and 6 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 10,466 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $34,462 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 83.28% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,185.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy College of Health Sciences 1.7 miles from Des Moines |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$17,664 | $12,736 | 869 | 7 to 1 |
| Drake University 2.9 miles from Des Moines |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$51,960 | $12,825 | 4,345 | 11 to 1 |
| Grand View University 3.3 miles from Des Moines |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$34,762 | $9,550 | 1,856 | 12 to 1 |
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center 10.9 miles from Des Moines |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $32,060 | 1,534 | - |
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary 11.4 miles from Des Moines |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$20,270 | $7,940 | 611 | 14 to 1 |
| Simpson College 14.5 miles from Des Moines |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$47,656 | $9,204 | 1,251 | 12 to 1 |
