The average community college acceptance rate in Iowa is approximately 77% per year (2025-26).
The most selective college in Iowa is currently Purdue University Global-Des Moines, with an acceptance rate of 54%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 54%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 77%
Most Selective Community Colleges in Iowa (2025-26)
College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 54%
4655 North West 121 Street
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 57%
101 W Third Street
Davenport, IA 52801
(563) 336-3300
Davenport, IA 52801
(563) 336-3300
Rank: #33.
Waldorf University
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 72%
106 S Sixth St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2450
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2450
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 81%
One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7201
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7201
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
St Luke's College
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 100%
2720 Stone Park Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-3149
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-3149
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 100%
3320 Line Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-9733
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-9733
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Iowa average community college acceptance rate?
The Iowa average community college acceptance rate is 77% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective community college in Iowa?
The most selective community college in Iowa include Purdue University Global-Des Moines, Eastern Iowa Community College District and Waldorf University.
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