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Iowa’s higher education system consists of three public universities and several community colleges, private liberal arts colleges, and universities. The University of Iowa is the oldest public university in the state and the largest of the three, with a student enrollment of 29,810. Iowa State University follows closely behind, with a student population of 29,611. Lastly, the University of Northern Iowa has a student body of 13,168. Private schools in Iowa are plentiful and varied, ranging from small liberal arts colleges such as Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, to the Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque.

The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, governs Iowa’s three public universities through policymaking, coordination, and oversight. The Board’s responsibilities include maintaining the educational quality, accessibility, and public service activities of these universities. The Board also creates and supports economic development in Iowa by partnering with both the public and private sectors. According to a report developed by the Iowa College Student Aid Commission, improving college attainment levels is critical for the growth of Iowa’s economy. It also notes that Iowa students graduate with some of the highest student loan debt levels, averaging $28,883. Iowa’s higher education organizations will be working to tackle these issues, along with others.

In respect to online education, Iowa learners have several options. For instance, Iowa State University offers a number of master’s degrees online, and it is ranked by U.S. News & World Report for its online graduate programs in information technology, education, and engineering. The University of Iowa offers both online undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificates, in areas such as social work, business administration, nursing, and public health. It is ranked by U.S News for its online bachelor’s degree programs and graduate education programs.

Ashford University
City Clinton	Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Online Degree Levels Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s	General Subject Areas w/ Online Degrees Business, Organizational Management, Accounting, Public Administration, Public Relations, Real Estate Studies, Entrepreneurship
Undergrad Tuition $402/credit	Undergrad Out of State Tuition NA
Graduate Tuition $525-$585/credit	Graduate Out of State Tuition NA

Kaplan University-Davenport Campus
City Davenport	Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Online Degree Levels Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s	General Subject Areas w/ Online Degrees Healthcare Administration, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Public Health, Fire Science, Environmental Policy, Homeland Security, Finance, Information Technology, Liberal Studies
Undergrad Tuition $5,109/term	Undergrad Out of State Tuition NA
Graduate Tuition $386-$441	Graduate Out of State Tuition NA

University of Iowa
City Iowa City	Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Online Degree Levels Certificate, Bachelor’s, Master’s	General Subject Areas w/ Online Degrees Social Work, Business Administration, Liberal Studies, Nursing, Applied Studies, Public Health, Nonprofit Management, Entrepreneurial Management, Education
Undergrad Tuition varies – (page 10)	Undergrad Out of State Tuition NA
Graduate Tuition NA	Graduate Out of State Tuition NA

Iowa State University
City Ames	Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Online Degree Levels Certificate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Graduate Certificate	General Subject Areas w/ Online Degrees Liberal Studies, Agriculture, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Engineering, Statistics, Computer Networking, Environmental Systems
Undergrad Tuition $3,324/semester	Undergrad Out of State Tuition $9,380/semester
Graduate Tuition $3,878/semester	Graduate Out of State Tuition $9,848/semester

University of Northern Iowa
City Cedar Falls	Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Online Degree Levels Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificates, Endorsements, Professional Development	General Subject Areas w/ Online Degrees Education, Liberal Studies
Undergrad Tuition $277/credit	Undergrad Out of State Tuition NA
Graduate Tuition $431/credit	Graduate Out of State Tuition NA

Eastern Iowa Community College District
City Davenport	Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Online Degree Levels Associate	General Subject Areas w/ Online Degrees General Studies
Undergrad Tuition $152/credit hour	Undergrad Out of State Tuition $152/credit hour
Graduate Tuition NA	Graduate Out of State Tuition NA

Iowa Western Community College
City Council Bluffs	Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Online Degree Levels Associate	General Subject Areas w/ Online Degrees Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Education, General Studies, Human Services, Literature, Marketing, Pre-Law, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Spanish
Undergrad Tuition $152/credit hour	Undergrad Out of State Tuition NA
Graduate Tuition NA	Graduate Out of State Tuition NA

Western Iowa Tech Community College
City Sioux City	Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Online Degree Levels Associate	General Subject Areas w/ Online Degrees General Studies, Business, English, Education, History, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Human Resources
Undergrad Tuition $152/credit hour	Undergrad Out of State Tuition NA
Graduate Tuition NA	Graduate Out of State Tuition NA

Iowa Central Community College
City Fort Dodge	Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Online Degree Levels Associate	General Subject Areas w/ Online Degrees General Studies, Computer Networking Technology, Criminal Justice, Health Care Administration, Human Services, Logistics and Transportation Management
Undergrad Tuition $315/credit hour	Undergrad Out of State Tuition NA
Graduate Tuition NA	Graduate Out of State Tuition NA

Upper Iowa University
City Fayette	Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Online Degree Levels Certificate, Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s	General Subject Areas w/ Online Degrees Business, Liberal Arts, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Emergency and Disaster Management, Health Services Management, Human Resources Management, Management, Marketing, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Science, Higher Education Administration, Organizational Leadership
Undergrad Tuition $348/credit hour	Undergrad Out of State Tuition NA
Graduate Tuition $417/credit hour	Graduate Out of State Tuition NA