Johnston is a city in Iowa and it is the county seat of Polk county. Its population is 22,582. There are 6 colleges near Johnston, Iowa - 1 public and 5 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 5 colleges are in 30 miles from Johnston. All schools provide undergraduate programs and no schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 24,348 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $13,232 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La James International College-Johnston In Johnston |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$23,441 | Not Offered | 141 | 28 to 1 |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines 4.2 miles from Johnston |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$9,172 | Not Offered | 74 | 11 to 1 |
| Des Moines Area Community College 5.7 miles from Johnston |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,690 ($5,790) | Not Offered | 23,697 | 21 to 1 |
| UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology 7.9 miles from Johnston |
Private (not-for-profit) 2-4 years |
$4,000 | Not Offered | 16 | 10 to 1 |
| Aveda Institute-Des Moines 9.6 miles from Johnston |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$21,100 | Not Offered | 244 | 15 to 1 |
| PCI Academy-Ames 22.2 miles from Johnston |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$14,988 | Not Offered | 176 | 15 to 1 |
