West Des Moines is a city in Iowa and it is the county seat of Polk county. Its population is 67,899. There are 5 colleges near West Des Moines, Iowa - 1 public and 4 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 4 colleges are in 20 miles from West Des Moines. All schools provide undergraduate programs and no schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 24,172 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $12,881 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveda Institute-Des Moines 1.4 miles from West Des Moines |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$21,100 | Not Offered | 244 | 15 to 1 |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines 6.2 miles from West Des Moines |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$9,172 | Not Offered | 74 | 11 to 1 |
| La James International College-Johnston 7.8 miles from West Des Moines |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$23,441 | Not Offered | 141 | 28 to 1 |
| UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology 8.0 miles from West Des Moines |
Private (not-for-profit) 2-4 years |
$4,000 | Not Offered | 16 | 10 to 1 |
| Des Moines Area Community College 13.8 miles from West Des Moines |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,690 ($5,790) | Not Offered | 23,697 | 21 to 1 |
