Waterloo is a city in Iowa and it is the county seat of Black Hawk county. Its population is 111,631. There are 6 colleges near Waterloo, Iowa - 2 public and 4 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 4 colleges are in 20 miles from Waterloo. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 3 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 16,509 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $17,986 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 84.29% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,100.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen College In Waterloo |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$24,787 | $19,314 | 483 | 8 to 1 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls 4.3 miles from Waterloo |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,900 | Not Offered | 91 | 23 to 1 |
| Hawkeye Community College In Waterloo |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,612 ($6,525) | Not Offered | 5,120 | 13 to 1 |
| La James International College-Cedar Falls 4.5 miles from Waterloo |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$11,655 | Not Offered | 54 | 18 to 1 |
| University of Northern Iowa 5.7 miles from Waterloo |
Public four-years |
$21,712 ($9,936) | $23,304 ($11,602) | 9,278 | 18 to 1 |
| Wartburg College 17.6 miles from Waterloo |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$26,250 | $12,000 | 1,483 | 13 to 1 |
