The Most Expensive Colleges in Iowa by Out of State Total Cost for 2023
The highest priced four year colleges in Iowa are listed by one year's out of state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the most expensive college in Iowa? Leading the colleges list is Grinnell College in Grinnell with an out of state total cost of $73,898.
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All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 Grinnell CollegeGrinnell, Private Not For Profit |
$73,898 | 88 | 93 |
#2 Coe CollegeCedar Rapids, Private Not For Profit |
$60,342 | NA | NA |
#3 Cornell CollegeMount Vernon, Private Not For Profit |
$59,482 | 59 | 75 |
#4 Wartburg CollegeWaverly, Private Not For Profit |
$58,590 | 49 | 54 |
#5 Drake UniversityDes Moines, Private Not For Profit |
$58,300 | 75 | 83 |
#6 Luther CollegeDecorah, Private Not For Profit |
$58,160 | 62 | 80 |
#7 Simpson CollegeIndianola, Private Not For Profit |
$54,830 | 57 | 86 |
#8 Buena Vista UniversityStorm Lake, Private Not For Profit |
$49,034 | 49 | 77 |
#9 Clarke UniversityDubuque, Private Not For Profit |
$48,784 | 55 | 49 |
#10 Mount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids, Private Not For Profit |
$48,288 | NA | NA |
#11 University of DubuqueDubuque, Private Not For Profit |
$47,260 | 43 | 14 |
#12 Morningside CollegeSioux City, Private Not For Profit |
$46,930 | NA | NA |
#13 Saint Ambrose UniversityDavenport, Private Not For Profit |
$46,528 | 60 | 58 |
#14 Dordt CollegeSioux Center, Private Not For Profit |
$45,980 | 59 | 54 |
#15 Iowa Wesleyan CollegeMount Pleasant, Private Not For Profit |
$44,990 | 25 | NA |
#16 Briar Cliff UniversitySioux City, Private Not For Profit |
$44,920 | NA | NA |
#17 Loras CollegeDubuque, Private Not For Profit |
$44,828 | NA | NA |
#18 Northwestern CollegeOrange City, Private Not For Profit |
$44,750 | 52 | 47 |
#19 Upper Iowa UniversityFayette, Private Not For Profit |
$44,639 | 44 | 34 |
#20 University of IowaIowa City, Public Not For Profit |
$44,635 | 70 | 83 |
#21 Graceland University LamoniLamoni, Private Not For Profit |
$43,170 | 47 | 70 |
#22 Grand View UniversityDes Moines, Private Not For Profit |
$42,232 | NA | NA |
#23 William Penn UniversityOskaloosa, Private Not For Profit |
$35,774 | 31 | 9 |
#24 Iowa State UniversityAmes, Public Not For Profit |
$35,534 | 59 | 67 |
#25 Waldorf CollegeForest City, Private For Profit |
$33,114 | NA | NA |
#26 Central CollegePella, Private Not For Profit |
$31,143 | 58 | 98 |
#27 University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, Public Not For Profit |
$29,713 | 57 | 37 |
#28 Emmaus Bible CollegeDubuque, Private Not For Profit |
$29,100 | 54 | 73 |
#29 Mercy College of Health SciencesDes Moines, Private Not For Profit |
$28,484 | 57 | 24 |
#30 Allen CollegeWaterloo, Private Not For Profit |
$28,198 | NA | NA |
#31 Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminaryAnkeny, Private Not For Profit |
$26,821 | 40 | 34 |
#32 Maharishi University of ManagementFairfield, Private Not For Profit |
$24,930 | NA | NA |
#33 Hamilton Technical CollegeDavenport, Private For Profit |
$22,475 | NA | NA |
#34 AIB College of BusinessDes Moines, Private Not For Profit |
$22,185 | NA | NA |
#35 Purdue Global Council Bluffs CampusCouncil Bluffs, Private For Profit |
$20,300 | NA | NA |
#36 Palmer College of Chiropractic DavenportDavenport, Private Not For Profit |
$19,919 | NA | NA |
#37 Purdue Global Cedar Rapids CampusCedar Rapids, Private For Profit |
$19,302 | NA | NA |
#38 Purdue Global Mason City CampusMason City, Private For Profit |
$19,302 | NA | NA |
#39 Purdue Global Davenport CampusDavenport, Private For Profit |
$19,302 | NA | NA |
#40 Purdue Global Cedar Falls CampusCedar Falls, Private For Profit |
$19,302 | NA | NA |
#41 Purdue Global Des Moines CampusUrbandale, Private For Profit |
$19,302 | NA | NA |
#42 Divine Word CollegeEpworth, Private Not For Profit |
$18,500 | NA | NA |
#43 University of Phoenix Des Moines CampusWest Des Moines, Private For Profit |
$17,310 | NA | NA |