Iowa Colleges Cost of Attendance Statistics

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $38,539 when a student lives on campus and $39,179 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $6,695 for Iowa residents and $23,890 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $13,479 when a student lives on campus and $14,120 when living off campus.

For academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Iowa colleges and universities is $6,695 for in-state students and $23,890 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 2.07% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of Iowa colleges and universities is $12,341 for in-state students and $14,270 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are decreased by -1.85% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2023-2024, the average books & supplies costs of Iowa colleges and universities is $1,169. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -3.64% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of Iowa colleges and universities is $13,479 when a student lives on campus and $14,120 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 7.46% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 8.59% compared to the previous year.