College
Avg. Net Cost (by Family Income Bracket)
Name
Total Cost Per Year
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$51,842
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2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$35,534
Room and Board
$10,208
Books
$1,544
Other Expenses
$4,556
Total
$51,842
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$17,764
$30-$48K
$14,604
$48-$75K
$25,516
$75-$110K
$30,156
$110K+
$27,328
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$17,764
$14,604
$25,516
$30,156
$27,328
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$54,779
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2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$40,190
Room and Board
$10,896
Books
$1,132
Other Expenses
$2,561
Total
$54,779
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$12,901
$30-$48K
$14,838
$48-$75K
$18,094
$75-$110K
$19,571
$110K+
$24,967
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$12,901
$14,838
$18,094
$19,571
$24,967
Central College
Pella, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$37,725
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2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$20,988
Room and Board
$12,220
Books
$1,275
Other Expenses
$3,242
Total
$37,725
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$16,231
$30-$48K
$16,237
$48-$75K
$19,532
$75-$110K
$21,936
$110K+
$27,165
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$16,231
$16,237
$19,532
$21,936
$27,165
Clarke University
Dubuque, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$55,488
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2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$39,600
Room and Board
$11,000
Books
$1,160
Other Expenses
$3,728
Total
$55,488
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$23,405
$30-$48K
$22,543
$48-$75K
$22,645
$75-$110K
$27,890
$110K+
$24,784
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$23,405
$22,543
$22,645
$27,890
$24,784
Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$67,712
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2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$52,576
Room and Board
$11,336
Books
$1,000
Other Expenses
$2,800
Total
$67,712
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$11,479
$30-$48K
$11,523
$48-$75K
$14,475
$75-$110K
$20,223
$110K+
$27,167
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$11,479
$11,523
$14,475
$20,223
$27,167
Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$66,352
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2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$50,634
Room and Board
$11,358
Books
$1,200
Other Expenses
$3,160
Total
$66,352
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$16,409
$30-$48K
$18,513
$48-$75K
$20,177
$75-$110K
$22,944
$110K+
$29,298
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$16,409
$18,513
$20,177
$22,944
$29,298
Dordt College
Sioux Center, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$51,900
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2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$35,960
Room and Board
$11,430
Books
$1,010
Other Expenses
$3,500
Total
$51,900
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$22,597
$30-$48K
$21,083
$48-$75K
$24,079
$75-$110K
$25,113
$110K+
$29,940
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$22,597
$21,083
$24,079
$25,113
$29,940
Drake University
Des Moines, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$67,080
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2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$49,944
Room and Board
$11,858
Books
$1,100
Other Expenses
$4,178
Total
$67,080
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$25,824
$30-$48K
$23,275
$48-$75K
$25,171
$75-$110K
$27,408
$110K+
$33,126
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$25,824
$23,275
$25,171
$27,408
$33,126
Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$48,460
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2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$33,220
Room and Board
$10,540
Books
$1,200
Other Expenses
$3,500
Total
$48,460
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$15,875
$30-$48K
$16,390
$48-$75K
$20,883
$75-$110K
$18,345
$110K+
$21,560
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$15,875
$16,390
$20,883
$18,345
$21,560
Grand View University
Des Moines, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$51,876
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2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$33,450
Room and Board
$12,880
Books
$1,248
Other Expenses
$4,298
Total
$51,876
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$18,512
$30-$48K
$18,773
$48-$75K
$20,254
$75-$110K
$23,414
$110K+
$24,601
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$18,512
$18,773
$20,254
$23,414
$24,601
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$83,490
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2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$64,862
Room and Board
$15,878
Books
$800
Other Expenses
$1,950
Total
$83,490
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$9,970
$30-$48K
$7,789
$48-$75K
$9,669
$75-$110K
$19,348
$110K+
$37,725
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$9,970
$7,789
$9,669
$19,348
$37,725
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$24,204
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2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$10,497
Room and Board
$9,726
Books
$1,091
Other Expenses
$2,890
Total
$24,204
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$10,582
$30-$48K
$11,506
$48-$75K
$15,463
$75-$110K
$19,605
$110K+
$22,496
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$10,582
$11,506
$15,463
$19,605
$22,496
Loras College
Dubuque, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$50,841
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2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$38,298
Room and Board
$9,668
Books
$800
Other Expenses
$2,075
Total
$50,841
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$20,479
$30-$48K
$17,033
$48-$75K
$15,624
$75-$110K
$20,233
$110K+
$23,039
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$20,479
$17,033
$15,624
$20,233
$23,039
Luther College
Decorah, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$65,555
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2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$50,320
Room and Board
$11,180
Books
$1,040
Other Expenses
$3,015
Total
$65,555
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$12,517
$30-$48K
$12,835
$48-$75K
$19,351
$75-$110K
$22,204
$110K+
$29,376
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$12,517
$12,835
$19,351
$22,204
$29,376
Morningside College
Sioux City, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$53,670
View Details
2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$38,190
Room and Board
$11,204
Books
$1,250
Other Expenses
$3,026
Total
$53,670
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$33,738
$30-$48K
$21,201
$48-$75K
$19,124
$75-$110K
$20,575
$110K+
$41,981
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$33,738
$21,201
$19,124
$20,575
$41,981
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$56,000
View Details
2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$39,070
Room and Board
$11,030
Books
$1,200
Other Expenses
$4,700
Total
$56,000
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$17,070
$30-$48K
$15,294
$48-$75K
$16,883
$75-$110K
$20,311
$110K+
$25,244
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$17,070
$15,294
$16,883
$20,311
$25,244
Northwestern College
Orange City, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$50,300
View Details
2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$35,300
Room and Board
$10,700
Books
$1,100
Other Expenses
$3,200
Total
$50,300
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$27,059
$30-$48K
$19,503
$48-$75K
$20,572
$75-$110K
$24,265
$110K+
$29,539
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$27,059
$19,503
$20,572
$24,265
$29,539
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$52,804
View Details
2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$35,598
Room and Board
$12,348
Books
$1,320
Other Expenses
$3,538
Total
$52,804
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$22,037
$30-$48K
$21,729
$48-$75K
$22,408
$75-$110K
$24,776
$110K+
$27,807
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$22,037
$21,729
$22,408
$24,776
$27,807
Simpson College
Indianola, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$61,564
View Details
2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$46,212
Room and Board
$10,088
Books
$1,134
Other Expenses
$4,130
Total
$61,564
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$17,941
$30-$48K
$15,764
$48-$75K
$19,176
$75-$110K
$22,468
$110K+
$26,586
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$17,941
$15,764
$19,176
$22,468
$26,586
University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$54,435
View Details
2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$40,065
Room and Board
$11,470
Books
$1,200
Other Expenses
$1,700
Total
$54,435
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$18,106
$30-$48K
$19,318
$48-$75K
$19,480
$75-$110K
$24,660
$110K+
$25,908
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$18,106
$19,318
$19,480
$24,660
$25,908
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$28,596
View Details
2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$10,964
Room and Board
$12,616
Books
$950
Other Expenses
$4,066
Total
$28,596
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$15,316
$30-$48K
$15,489
$48-$75K
$19,930
$75-$110K
$23,811
$110K+
$26,266
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$15,316
$15,489
$19,930
$23,811
$26,266
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$22,726
View Details
2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$9,728
Room and Board
$9,648
Books
$800
Other Expenses
$2,550
Total
$22,726
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$10,863
$30-$48K
$11,751
$48-$75K
$14,099
$75-$110K
$17,740
$110K+
$18,706
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$10,863
$11,751
$14,099
$17,740
$18,706
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$34,022
View Details
2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$19,000
Room and Board
$9,770
Books
$1,000
Other Expenses
$4,252
Total
$34,022
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$17,715
$30-$48K
$22,774
$48-$75K
$18,720
$75-$110K
$20,041
$110K+
$23,805
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$17,715
$22,774
$18,720
$20,041
$23,805
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$64,502
View Details
2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$51,040
Room and Board
$11,062
Books
$1,100
Other Expenses
$1,300
Total
$64,502
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$21,688
$30-$48K
$20,751
$48-$75K
$27,056
$75-$110K
$28,873
$110K+
$38,864
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$21,688
$20,751
$27,056
$28,873
$38,864
William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA
Total Cost Per Year
$43,800
View Details
2023-24 Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees
$28,750
Room and Board
$7,712
Books
$1,504
Other Expenses
$5,834
Total
$43,800
Family Income
Net Cost
$0-$30K
$20,608
$30-$48K
$19,378
$48-$75K
$20,560
$75-$110K
$24,245
$110K+
$25,916
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Student loans are not included.
Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college.
Family Income
$0-$30K
$30-$48K
$48-$75K
$75-$110K
$110K+
Avg. Net Cost
$20,608
$19,378
$20,560
$24,245
$25,916
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.
