Links to Universities and Colleges in Iowa

Allen College - Waterloo IA
Allen College is a high quality private, four-year multi-purpose college of healthcare professionals.
Whether you are registering for classes, looking for a great job opportunity, wanting to see our calendar of events, or wondering what is happening on campus, Allen College is dedicated to making our students leaders in the health care field.

American Institute of Business - Des Moines, Iowa
AIB College of Business is an independent, nonprofit, coeducational two-year college of business, which was founded in 1921 and offers associate degree and diploma courses of study.
To fulfill this mission, the administration of the College believes its efforts should be directed toward creating an educational environment by providing a variety of learning experiences, quality educational programs, and business and social activities.

Bellevue University - Bellevue, Nebraska
Statewide campus locations plus IA and SD.
High quality, cost-efficient business and liberal arts degree programs that fit the way you live today and prepare you for the career you want tomorrow.

Briar Cliff University - Sioux City, Iowa
Welcoming students of all faiths, our Catholic Franciscan affiliation means that Briar Cliff respects the uniqueness of each individual and embraces his/her participation in our community.
BCU students will grow personally and learn to develop and articulate their values as well as integrate them into their life and their career.
Faculty educate students to be leaders, to make ethical decisions and to take an active role in making a difference in the world.

Buena Vista University - Storm Lake, IA
Now is an exciting time at Buena Vista University, as the direction of American education is gaining extraordinary importance across the social, cultural, political, and economic spectrums.
The marketplace for ideas, currencies, goods, and services is evolving rapidly and constantly --- and is increasingly borderless.
Therefore, the BVU curriculum is designed to produce graduates who are prepared to live responsibly and joyfully, fulfilling their promise as individual humans as well as their obligations as citizens of a global community.

Central College - Pella, Iowa
Central College, founded in 1853, is a private four-year liberal arts college affiliated with the Reformed Church in America.
Central College Mission statement: Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to helping students discover and develop their greatest potential.
Majors at Central: 36 majors, with pre-professional advising available in several fields.

Clarke College - Dubuque, Iowa
At Clarke College, you will find an expert faculty and staff wholly dedicated to our community of diverse learners -- whether traditional-age, adult or graduate students.

Clinton Community College - Clinton, Iowa
The Eastern Iowa Community College District consists of Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine and Scott Counties, and parts of Cedar and Louisa Counties.
The district boasted a fall 2005 enrollment of 7,243 students with approximately 4,088 enrolled in Associate in Arts / College Transfer programs and 3,187 enrolled in one of more than 40 career technology programs.

Coe College - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Coe College is a selective, private, nationally recognized four-year coeducational liberal arts institution providing superior educational experiences for students since 1851.
Coe is a residential campus located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa---Iowa's second largest city---and only hours from several major cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, and Omaha.

Cornell College - Mt. Vernon, Iowa
Recognized as one of the nation's finest colleges, Cornell College is distinctive in U.S. higher education in offering the combination of liberal arts study within the focus and flexibility provided by the One-Course-At-A-Time framework.
More than 40 academic majors and pre-professional programs and an individualized major students design to meet specific goals and interests.

Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny, Iowa
DMACC has more than 75 career programs, transfer degrees, more than 3,000 classes and dozens of athletic opportunities to choose from.

Dordt College - Sioux Center, IA
Associated with the Christian Reformed Church, Dordt College was founded in 1955 and today welcomes all students who are interested in a biblical, Christ-centered education.
Degrees include the four-year Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, and Bachelor of Social Work degrees, along with the two-year Associate of Arts degree and a Master of Education degree.

Drake University - Des Moines, IA
Drake offers its students many of the benefits of large state universities with the intimacy and personalization of a private institution.
Students choose from more than 70 programs of study, design a personal academic plan, combine majors or create their own major.
Located in Des Moines, Iowa's capital city, the University is uniquely positioned to provide learning opportunities through partnerships with the city's bounty of businesses, schools, government and cultural activity.

Eastern Iowa Community College District - Davenport, Clinton, Muscatine, Bettendorf, , Iowa
Whether it's the first two years of a bachelor's degree or training that will lead you directly into the job market, we can provide you with the education you need to get there.

Emmaus Bible College - Dubuque, IA
Our faculty is committed to not only educating our students, but also developing personal, mentoring relationships with them.
Though our faculty demonstrates scholarship, they are just as committed to training students within the context of a Christian community that offers maximum opportunity for spiritual growth and experience in hands-on Christian service.

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary - St. Ankeny, IA
Mission and Goals The mission of Faith Baptist Bible College is to provide an intensive biblical, vocational, and general education on the college level with the goal of preparing students to minister effectively in Christian service through leadership positions in and through fundamental Baptist churches and other organizations of like convictions.

Graceland University - Lamoni, IA - Independence, MO

Grand View College - Des Moines, IA
The College is committed to a rich academic and residential life and to preparing students for careers through hands-on learning experiences.

Grinnell College - Grinnell, IA
The College aims to graduate women and men who can think clearly, who can speak and write persuasively and even eloquently, who can evaluate critically both their own and others' ideas, who can acquire new knowledge, and who are prepared in life and work to use their knowledge and their abilities to serve the common good.

Hamilton College - Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Mason City, Iowa
Hamilton College's curricula are designed to furnish you with knowledge and skills for the real world, not just for the classroom. Our externship opportunities prepare you for real-life situations in your new career. A Hamilton College education can offer you solid career preparation for the real world.

Hawkeye Community College - Waterloo, Iowa
Hawkeye became a comprehensive community college with the addition of arts and sciences to the curriculum. In July 1993, the name was officially changed to Hawkeye Community College.
The College is growing and expanding its educational programs and services to people. Four metro area sites house credit and continuing education programs:

Indian Hills Community College - Ottumwa, Iowa
Indian Hills is your college of excellence. With quality instructors, flexible scheduling, and a wide variety of programs, we have something that fits your educational goals.
Small classes and personal, one-on-one attention from caring, qualified instructors.
Innovative, career-focused programs in technology and health occupations.
Fully transferable arts and sciences degree programs.

Iowa Central Community College - Fort Dodge, Iowa
Iowa Central Community College is the learning college of choice, meeting the needs of those we serve in an ever-changing, global environment. Innovation and excellence, with continuous improvement, define this institution where the focus is on the learner and the appreciation of diversity.

Iowa Lakes Community College - Estherville, Iowa
You can take classes either full time or part time; days, evenings or weekends; via television, fiber optics or with a professor in the classroom; and via the Internet with online courses. You can also choose college transfer, career option, technical or vocational courses, one class at a time, or continuing education classes.

Iowa State University - Ames, Iowa
Its 26,000 students choose from 100+ majors, study with world class scholars and keep more than 500 student organizations going strong.
Half of ISU freshman get an early boost in academic success by participating in Iowa State's highly touted learning communities.

Iowa Valley Community College District - Marshalltown, Iowa
IVCCD operates Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Marshalltown Community College, Iowa Valley Continuing Education, and a satellite campus in Grinnell.

Iowa Wesleyan College - Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Iowa Wesleyan College, with its outstanding reputation and rich heritage, is the oldest four-year, coeducational, church-related liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River.

Iowa Western Community College - Council Bluffs, Iowa
Iowa Western Community College is a learning community committed to excellence in meeting the educational needs and improving the quality of life through programs, partnerships and community involvement.

Kaplan College (Quest College) - Davenport, Iowa
Accredited Online Degrees and Distance Learning Programs
All colleges can teach a subject. But what makes Kaplan University online degrees and distance learning programs unique is our emphasis on teaching you how to absorb and apply the real-world knowledge that will be meaningful in your professional life.

Kirkwood Community College - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Serving the community is what Kirkwood Community College is all about. With more than 100 career and college-transfer programs and 5,000-plus continuing education courses, Kirkwood offers the training and expertise you expect from a world-class community college

Loras College - Dubuque, IA
Loras, as a Catholic liberal arts college, creates a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers, and responsible contributors in diverse professional, social, and religious roles.

Luther College - Decorah, Iowa
Located in the small northeast Iowa town of Decorah, Luther College is an undergraduate liberal arts institution of about 2,600 students.
Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree.

Maharishi University of Management - Fairfield, Iowa
Today, Maharishi University of Management is a widely known and respected institution. From its organic food service to its cutting-edge scientific research.

Mercy College of Health Sciences - Des Moines, IA
Through integration of professional education with liberal arts and sciences, the College prepares graduates for service and leadership in the health care community.

Morningside College - Sioux City, IA
Founded in 1894 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, Morningside College is a private, four-year, co-educational institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Rooted in a strong liberal arts tradition, Morningside prepares students to be flexible in thought, open in attitude, and confident in themselves.

Mount Mercy College - Cedar Rapids, IA
Intellectual development and strong career preparation are the twin anchors of academic life at Mount Mercy College, a 78-year-old Catholic four-year co-educational college founded by the Sisters of Mercy.

North Iowa Area Community College - Mason City, Iowa
North Iowa Area Community College is a progressive, comprehensive learning institution positioned to serve as the major cultural, educational, and economic development force for the North Iowa region. 2003 marked the 85th anniversary of the College, which began in 1918 as Mason City Junior College (the first public two-year college in Iowa) and became North Iowa Area Community College in 1966.

Northeast Iowa Community College - Calmar,Peosta, Iowa
Whether you earn a diploma or certificate, complete a two-year degree, or plan to transfer to a four year school, when you graduate from NICC you’ll have a head start on the path to a rewarding career.

Northwest Iowa Community College - Sheldon, Iowa
Northwest Iowa Community College is a progressive learning college rapidly responding to the changing needs of our global community.
Admission is granted on the basis of an individual’s interest, aptitude, previous experience, career objective, and ability to benefit. NCC is open to individuals who meet the above requirements and can benefit from the education

Northwestern College - Orange City, Iowa
A Northwestern education is academically rigorous, distinctively Christian and firmly committed to the liberal arts
An academic tradition involving core requirements in a broad range of fields.
Faculty and staff serve as mentors, helping students wrestle with how their faith informs their learning, relationships and goals.

Muscatine Community College - Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine Community College was founded in 1929 and enrolls more than 1,200 students annually. Its campus is located on Colorado Street. The most recent addition to the college is the Muscatine Industrial Training Center, located on the college campus.

Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport, IA
When people think about the best in chiropractic education, the name Palmer always comes first, the result of more than a century of premier quality chiropractic education and professional leadership.

Saint Ambrose University - Davenport, Iowa
We work to enable all our students to develop intellectually, spiritually, ethically, socially, artistically and physically to enrich their own lives and the lives of others.

Scott Community College - Bettendorf, Iowa
Scott Community College was founded in 1966 and enrolls more than 4,000 students each fall. Its main campus is located on Belmont Road in Bettendorf. It also includes the Kahl Educational Center and Career Assistance Center in downtown Davenport and the Blong Technology Center near Interstate 80 north of Davenport.

Simpson College - Indianola, IA
Whether inside the classroom or out, Simpson students will not find themselves wanting for the means to reach their academic, personal and professional goals.

Southeastern Community College - West Burlington, Iowa
SCC is the community college for the citizens of Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Lee, Louisa, Van Buren and Washington counties in Iowa, with campuses in West Burlington and Keokuk, and centers in Fort Madison and Mount Pleasant.

Southwestern Community College - Creston, Iowa
Southwestern Community College exists in order that Area XIV community members have the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge sufficient for successful employment, higher education achievement, or adult and continuing education.

University of Dubuque - Dubuque, IA
The University of Dubuque is a small, private university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) offering undergraduate, graduate, and theological seminary programs. The University is comprised of individuals from the region, the nation, and the world.
As a community, the University practices its Christian faith by educating students and pursuing excellence in scholarship.

University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA
The University of Iowa is a major national research university located on a 1,900-acre campus in Iowa City in southeast Iowa.
Iowa is composed of 11 colleges, the largest of which is the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, enrolling most of Iowa's undergraduates.

University of Northern Iowa - Cedar Falls, IA
UNI is a quality, state-supported university of approximtely 14,000 students, located on the west side of the Cedar Falls/Waterloo metro area in northeast Iowa.

Upper Iowa University - Fayette, Iowa
Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in the delivery of accredited, quality education and is proud of its diverse range of student populations and progressive, flexible options for traditional and non-traditional students of all ages.

Vennard College - University Park, IA
As you consider where God is calling you to study, we are confident you will find Vennard College provides a complete atmosphere conducive to spiritual growth and academic excellence.

Waldorf College - Forest City, Iowa
We're a close knit, liberal arts college where the student-to-faculty ratio is just 15:1. Waldorf is among the lowest-priced independent colleges in the U.S. and 97% of our students receive financial aid. We believe technology is a priority, and all full-time students are issued a laptop computer to use while attending!

Wartburg College - Waverly, IA
Wartburg College is a nationally recognized selective four-year liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Wartburg's social work program is the oldest undergraduate program of its kind in Iowa.
Wartburg is the only private college in Iowa offering a major in music therapy.

Western Iowa Tech Community College - Sioux City, Iowa
Western Iowa Tech Community College main campus is located on 143 acres on the far eastern edge of Sioux City, Iowa. We also have rural campuses in Cherokee and Denison, with additional learning centers in LeMars and Mapleton. With more than 70 programs in liberal arts and technical areas.

William Penn College - Oskaloosa, IA
Leadership core curriculum leads to bachelor's degrees in a wide range of liberal arts and professional academic disciplines. In addition to our four-year academic program in a traditional setting, Penn has an Associate of Arts in Leadership Studies and Bachelor of Business degrees through our College for Working Adults on three campuses in Iowa.