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#32 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
29 Colleges
10,432 Yearly Graduations
$49,530 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

Iowa ranked #32 in the nation for graduate degrees with 10,432 students receiving a diploma in 2021. Students who reside in Iowa can take advantage of in-state graduate tuition at some schools. This averages about $12,382 statewide. The average out-of-state tuition is $13,994.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
Public Public vs. Private
3,630 Yearly Degrees
$12,065 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 29 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Iowa ranked #1 in terms of popularity with 3,630 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Iowa

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,432 $29,379
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,633 $1,633
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $580 $1,632

#2

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
Public Public vs. Private
1,683 Yearly Degrees
$11,404 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Iowa State University was ranked the #2 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,683 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Iowa State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,140 $25,684
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,264 $1,264
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $564 $1,427

#3

Drake University

Des Moines, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
665 Yearly Degrees
$11,988 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Drake handed out 665 graduate degrees. This makes it the #3 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Drake University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,738 $11,738
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $250 $250
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $652 $652

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
606 Yearly Degrees

Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport was ranked the #4 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 606 graduate degrees were handed out that year.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
469 Yearly Degrees
$32,530 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

MIU handed out 469 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #5 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Maharishi International University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $32,000 $32,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $530 $530
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $500 $500

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
460 Yearly Degrees
$19,065 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine handed out 460 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #6 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,025 $19,025
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $40 $40
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $737 $737

#7

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa
Public Public vs. Private
458 Yearly Degrees
$10,569 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UNI handed out 458 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #7 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Northern Iowa

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,296 $19,928
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,273 $1,273
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $517 $1,108

#8

Morningside College

Sioux City, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
329 Yearly Degrees
$6,516 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Morningside handed out 329 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #8 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Morningside College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,516 $6,516
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $362 $362

#9

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
283 Yearly Degrees
$18,640 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Saint Ambrose University was ranked the #9 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 283 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Saint Ambrose University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,360 $18,360
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $280 $280
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,020 $1,020

#10

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
266 Yearly Degrees
$19,685 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UIU handed out 266 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #10 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Upper Iowa University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,685 $19,685
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $547 $547

#11

Waldorf University

Forest City, Iowa
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
242 Yearly Degrees
$4,835 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Waldorf handed out 242 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #11 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Waldorf University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,800 $4,800
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $35 $35
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $410 $410

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
228 Yearly Degrees
$11,187 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Graceland University - Lamoni was ranked the #12 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 228 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Graceland University - Lamoni

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,970 $10,970
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $217 $217
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $830 $830

#13

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
168 Yearly Degrees
$9,936 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, BVU handed out 168 graduate degrees. This makes it the #13 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Buena Vista University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,936 $9,936
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $552 $552

#14

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
159 Yearly Degrees
$11,176 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Mount Mercy handed out 159 graduate degrees. This makes it the #14 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Mount Mercy University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,106 $11,106
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $70 $70
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $617 $617

#15

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
151 Yearly Degrees
$7,940 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UD handed out 151 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #15 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Dubuque

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,960 $6,960
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $980 $980
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $580 $580

#16

Northwestern College

Orange City, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
105 Yearly Degrees
$6,360 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 29 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, NWC ranked #16 in terms of popularity with 105 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Northwestern College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,120 $6,120
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $240 $240
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $340 $340

#17

Allen College

Waterloo, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
103 Yearly Degrees
$18,908 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Allen College handed out 103 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #17 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Allen College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,120 $18,120
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $788 $788
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $906 $906

#18

Briar Cliff University

Sioux City, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
85 Yearly Degrees
$10,530 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Briar Cliff handed out 85 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #18 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Briar Cliff University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,450 $9,450
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,080 $1,080
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $525 $525

#19

Clarke University

Dubuque, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
80 Yearly Degrees
$14,147 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Clarke handed out 80 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #19 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Clarke University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,847 $13,847
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $300 $300
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $638 $638

#20

Dordt University

Sioux Center, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
58 Yearly Degrees
$9,850 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Dordt handed out 58 graduate degrees. This makes it the #20 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Dordt University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,750 $9,750
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $100 $100
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $542 $542

#21

Loras College

Dubuque, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
53 Yearly Degrees
$12,990 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Loras College was ranked the #21 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 53 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Loras College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,960 $12,960
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $30 $30
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $720 $720

#22

Grand View University

Des Moines, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
39 Yearly Degrees
$9,440 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 29 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Grand View University ranked #22 in terms of popularity with 39 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Grand View University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,270 $9,270
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $170 $170
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $515 $515

#23

William Penn University

Oskaloosa, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
37 Yearly Degrees
$10,500 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, William Penn University handed out 37 graduate degrees. This makes it the #23 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for William Penn University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,500 $10,500
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $500 $500

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
36 Yearly Degrees
$19,739 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Wartburg Theological Seminary was ranked the #24 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 36 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Wartburg Theological Seminary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,900 $18,900
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $839 $839
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $945 $945

#25

Iowa Wesleyan University

Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
18 Yearly Degrees
$6,300 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Iowa Wesleyan handed out 18 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #25 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Iowa Wesleyan University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,300 $6,300
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $525 $525

Other Iowa Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Simpson College 14
27 Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary 7
28 Cornell College 0
28 Wartburg College 0

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