Sheldon is a city in Iowa and it is the county seat of O'Brien county. Its population is 5,082. There are 3 colleges near Sheldon, Iowa - 1 public and 2 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 2 colleges are in 20 miles from Sheldon. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 5,564 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $27,137 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 74.42% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,225.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Iowa Community College In Sheldon |
Public 2-4 years |
$7,650 ($7,350) | Not Offered | 1,907 | 16 to 1 |
| Northwestern College 16.5 miles from Sheldon |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$36,710 | $6,790 | 1,705 | 15 to 1 |
| Dordt University 17.6 miles from Sheldon |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$37,050 | $10,990 | 1,952 | 14 to 1 |
