Iowa Colleges Cost of Attendance Statistics

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $39,590 when a student lives on campus and $40,101 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $6,929 for Iowa residents and $23,943 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $14,425 when a student lives on campus and $14,937 when living off campus.

For academic year 2024-2025, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Iowa colleges and universities is $6,929 for in-state students and $23,943 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are decreased by -0.44% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2024-2025, the average graduate tuition & fees of Iowa colleges and universities is $12,665 for in-state students and $14,841 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 4.00% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2024-2025, the average books & supplies costs of Iowa colleges and universities is $1,221. The books & supplies costs are increased by 0.70% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of Iowa colleges and universities is $14,425 when a student lives on campus and $14,937 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 7.02% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 5.79% compared to the previous year.