Universities in Iowa — Directory
This page provides a comprehensive directory of accredited universities and colleges operating in Iowa. Information includes institution profiles, locations, and official contact points.
For detailed information about tuition, programs, and admissions, visit Cost of Studying, Programs & Degrees, and Admissions Guide. For student life insights, see Student Experiences.
Public Universities
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
Official Website: https://www.uiowa.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
Official Website: https://www.iastate.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Official Website: https://www.uni.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Official Website: https://www.iowacentral.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, Iowa
Official Website: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, Iowa
Official Website: https://www.dmacc.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Private Universities & Colleges
Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa
Official Website: https://www.drake.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa
Official Website: https://www.grinnell.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Coe College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Official Website: https://www.coe.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Cornell College
Mount Vernon, Iowa
Official Website: https://www.cornellcollege.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Loras College
Dubuque, Iowa
Official Website: https://www.loras.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, Iowa
Official Website: https://www.sau.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Wartburg College
Waverly, Iowa
Official Website: https://www.wartburg.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Clarke University
Dubuque, Iowa
Official Website: https://www.clarke.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, Iowa
Official Website: https://www.bvu.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Official Website: https://www.iw.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
This directory includes accredited institutions in Iowa. Students should verify current accreditation status, program availability, and admission requirements directly with universities. Additional information is available on the Data Sources page.
Last reviewed: January 2026