Iowa
Colleges and Universities in Iowa
Iowa provides a blend of public universities, community colleges, and private schools. Many students choose to stay in-state, while others move to the Hawkeye State for a new beginning.
Consider the sponsored programs available to Iowa residents, including online courses that can be completed from anywhere.
Living in Iowa
In Des Moines, Iowa City, and Ames, students can take part in internships, cultural events, sports, and outdoor recreation in their spare time. Des Moines, the capital, is a common starting point for government careers.
Additional Schools in Iowa
This list is provided for research and is not a complete directory of every school in the state.
- AIB College of Business
- Allen College
- American College of Hairstyling
- American Hair Academy
- Bio-Chi Institute of Massage Therapy
- Briar Cliff University
- Buena Vista University
- Capri College
- Carlson College of Massage Therapy
- Central College
- Clarke College
- Coe College
- College of Hair Design
- Cornell College
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
- Divine Word College
- Dordt College
- Drake University
- E Q School of Hair Design
- Eastern Iowa Community College District
- Ellsworth Community College
- Western Iowa Tech Community College
- Emmaus Bible College
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
- Faust Institute of Cosmetology
- Graceland University
- Grand View University
- Grinnell College
- Hamilton Technical College
- Hawkeye Community College
- Indian Hills Community College
- Iowa Central Community College
- Iowa Health
- Iowa Lakes Community College
- Iowa School of Beauty
- Iowa State University
- Iowa Wesleyan College
- Iowa Western Community College
- Kirkwood Community College
- La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
- La James International College
- Loras College
- Luther College
- Maharishi University of Management
- Marshalltown Community College
- Mercy College of Health Sciences
- Mercy/St. Luke’s School of Radiologic Technology
- Morningside College
- North Iowa Area Community College
- Northeast Iowa Community College
- Northwest Iowa Community College
- Palmer College of Chiropractic
- Saint Ambrose University
- Salon Professional Academy
- Simpson College
- Southeastern Community College
- Southwestern Community College
- St Luke’s College
- Total Look School of Cosmetology & Massage Therapy
- University of Dubuque
- University of Iowa
- University of Northern Iowa
- Upper Iowa University
- Waldorf College
- Wartburg College
- Wartburg Theological Seminary