Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between best schools in Iowa. For state residents, the average COA is $25,999 when living on campus and $25,230 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $57,385 when living on campus and $56,616 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
1 | Grinnell College | $64,862 | $800 | $17,828 | - | |
2 | Drake University | $49,944 | $1,100 | $16,036 | $13,979 | |
3 | Iowa State University | $10,497 | $27,683 | $1,091 | $12,616 | $12,616 |
4 | Luther College | $50,320 | $1,040 | $14,195 | $14,195 | |
5 | University of Iowa | $10,964 | $32,927 | $950 | $16,682 | $16,682 |
6 | Simpson College | $46,212 | $1,134 | $14,218 | $12,996 | |
7 | University of Northern Iowa | $9,728 | $21,272 | $800 | $12,198 | $12,148 |
8 | Central College | $20,988 | $1,275 | $15,462 | $15,462 | |
9 | Coe College | $52,576 | $1,000 | $14,136 | $13,800 | |
10 | Wartburg College | $51,040 | $1,100 | $12,362 | $12,362 | |
Average | $10,396 | $41,782 | $1,029 | $14,573 | $13,804 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in Iowa. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,396 for in-state students and $41,782 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in Iowa are increased by 4.03% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Iowa, Grinnell College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,862 and Central College has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,988 for undergraduate programs.
Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
1 | Grinnell College | $61,480 | $64,862 | ||
2 | Drake University | $47,742 | $49,944 | ||
3 | Iowa State University | $10,133 | $26,617 | $10,497 | $27,683 |
4 | Luther College | $48,160 | $50,320 | ||
5 | University of Iowa | $10,353 | $32,316 | $10,964 | $32,927 |
6 | Simpson College | $45,108 | $46,212 | ||
7 | University of Northern Iowa | $9,411 | $20,565 | $9,728 | $21,272 |
8 | Central College | $19,800 | $20,988 | ||
9 | Coe College | $50,664 | $52,576 | ||
10 | Wartburg College | $49,190 | $51,040 | ||
Average | $9,966 | $40,164 | $10,396 | $41,782 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in Iowa. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,341 for state residents and $19,757 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in Iowa are increased by 3.71% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Iowa, University of Iowa requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,927 and Simpson College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,244.
Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
1 | Grinnell College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
2 | Drake University | $12,128 | $12,777 | ||
3 | Iowa State University | $11,981 | $28,185 | $12,451 | $29,303 |
4 | Luther College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
5 | University of Iowa | $12,564 | $31,511 | $13,211 | $34,882 |
6 | Simpson College | $6,606 | $7,244 | ||
7 | University of Northern Iowa | $10,991 | $22,074 | $11,362 | $22,834 |
8 | Central College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
9 | Coe College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
10 | Wartburg College | $13,800 | $11,500 | ||
Average | $11,845 | $19,051 | $12,341 | $19,757 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best schools in Iowa. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of best schools in Iowa is $14,573 when a student lives on campus and $13,804 when living off campus.
Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
1 | Grinnell College | $15,878 | $1,950 | - | - | - |
2 | Drake University | $11,858 | $4,178 | $9,360 | $4,619 | - |
3 | Iowa State University | $9,726 | $2,890 | $9,726 | $2,890 | - |
4 | Luther College | $11,180 | $3,015 | $11,180 | $3,015 | - |
5 | University of Iowa | $12,616 | $4,066 | $12,616 | $4,066 | - |
6 | Simpson College | $10,088 | $4,130 | $8,926 | $4,070 | - |
7 | University of Northern Iowa | $9,648 | $2,550 | $9,648 | $2,500 | - |
8 | Central College | $12,220 | $3,242 | $12,220 | $3,242 | - |
9 | Coe College | $11,336 | $2,800 | $11,000 | $2,800 | - |
10 | Wartburg College | $11,062 | $1,300 | $11,062 | $1,300 | - |
Average | $11,561 | $3,012 | $10,638 | $3,167 | - |
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