For the 2025 school year, there are 39 community colleges serving 123,671 students in Iowa (17 public colleges and 22 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Iowa is approximately $4,331 per year for in-state students and $4,920 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,086 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Aveda Institute-Des Moines, Capri College-Davenport, and Capri College-Dubuque.
The average community college acceptance rate in Iowa is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 32%, with the majority being Hispanic or Black and the student:teacher ratio is 17:1.
Top Ranked Iowa Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
Aveda Institute-Des Moines
Private for-profit
6905 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite 120
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 224-5244
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 224-5244
| 163 students
Capri College-Davenport
Private for-profit
2540 E. 53rd Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 388-6642
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 388-6642
| 140 students
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
Private for-profit
24 Second St NE
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 424-2161
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 424-2161
| 44 students
4655 North West 121 Street
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
| 760 students
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls
Private for-profit
1350 College Square Mall
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-9995
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-9995
| 96 students
American Hair Academy
Private for-profit
304 South Iris
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 219-6248
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 219-6248
| 26 students
Capri College-Cedar Rapids
Private for-profit
2945 Williams Parkway S.W.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 364-1541
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 364-1541
| 144 students
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
| 34,206 students
E Q School of Hair Design
Private for-profit
2600 South 9th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-2613
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-2613
| 41 students
101 W Third Street
Davenport, IA 52801
(563) 336-3300
Davenport, IA 52801
(563) 336-3300
| 12,167 students
Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake
Private for-profit
1543 18th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-0512
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-0512
| 15 students
525 Grandview Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-5111
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-5111
| 3,976 students
One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7201
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7201
| 5,912 students
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines
Private for-profit
3305 70th St
Des Moines, IA 50322
(515) 318-5133
Des Moines, IA 50322
(515) 318-5133
| 48 students
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
Private for-profit
3320 Line Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-9733
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-9733
| 14 students
2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-3200
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-3200
| 8,143 students
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
(319) 398-5411
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
(319) 398-5411
| 17,065 students
La James International College-Cedar Falls
Private for-profit
6322 University Ave
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-2150
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-2150
| 23 students
La James International College-Davenport
Private for-profit
5205 North Brady Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 441-7900
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 441-7900
| 74 students
La James International College-Ft Dodge
Private for-profit
2419 5th Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-3119
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-3119
| 14 students
La James International College-Johnston
Private for-profit
8805 Chambery Blvd
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-2208
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-2208
| 46 students
3700 S Center St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-7106
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-7106
| 2,088 students
Mercy-St Luke's School of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
1026 A Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 369-7097
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 369-7097
| 21 students
500 College Dr
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-1264
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-1264
| 3,261 students
PCI Academy-Iowa City
Private for-profit
1550 South 1st Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
(515) 337-2907
Iowa City, IA 52240
(515) 337-2907
| 91 students
Ross College-Davenport
Private for-profit
1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite B
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 344-1500
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 344-1500
| 51 students
St Luke's College
Private not-for-profit
2720 Stone Park Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-3149
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-3149
| 242 students
1500 West Agency Road
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-2731
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-2731
| 3,810 students
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Community Colleges in Iowa (Closed)
School
Location
Students
AIB College of Business (Closed 2024)
Private, non-profit
2500 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 244-4221
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 244-4221
| 1,014 students
ITT Technical Institute-Clive (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
1860 NW 118th St, Ste 110
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 327-5500
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 327-5500
| 147 students
3165 Edgewood Parkway SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 363-0481
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 363-0481
| 411 students
1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite 1
Davenport, IA 52807
(866) 527-5268
Davenport, IA 52807
(866) 527-5268
| 30,512 students
2570 4th Street SW
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-2530
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-2530
| 142 students
Overview
This State (IA)
Total Faculty
274 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
Student Body
Total Enrollment
2,140 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
# Full-Time Students
148 students
# Part-Time Students
1,992 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
333 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
148 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
61 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,075 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
403 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
3%
% Hispanic
9%
% Black
7%
% White
68%
% Hawaiian
1%
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
8%
Diversity Score
0.52
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,331
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,920
Private State Tuition Fees
$17,086
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
72%
SAT Total Avg.
n/a
SAT Reading
510
SAT Math
505
SAT Writing (Year 2011)
445
ACT Total Avg.
65
ACT Composite
22
ACT English
22
ACT Math
21
ACT Writing (Year 2012)
11
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Iowa?
There are 39 community colleges serving 123,671 students in Iowa.
How much do community colleges cost in Iowa?
The average tuition for community colleges in Iowa is approximately $4,331 per year for in-state students and $4,920 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,086.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Iowa?
The top-ranked community colleges in Iowa include Aveda Institute-Des Moines, Capri College-Davenport, and Capri College-Dubuque.
What is community college acceptance rate in Iowa?
The average community college acceptance rate in Iowa is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Iowa?
Community colleges in Iowa have a diversity score of 0.52, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Iowa?
Community colleges in Iowa have approximately 32% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic or Black.
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