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Iowa Computer Science Colleges

42 Colleges
$93,722 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$27,749 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly computer science graduations, Iowa is ranked #28 in the country with 1,713 degrees handed out in 2021. Iowa colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $23,431 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $25,044 per year.

An estimated 59% of college students in Iowa take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,937 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
Public Public vs. Private
$10,133 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
48% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Iowa State University is 31,822, of which 26,843 students are undergraduates and of those, 25,271 are full-time. It takes the average Iowa State undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 51% are men and 49% are women.

Roughly 48% of students at Iowa State take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,684 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Iowa State is $51,327.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,530 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
89% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,015 students at MIU in total, 541 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 331 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at MIU is 4.4 years.

Around 95% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Approximately 89% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,147 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $22,008 during the early-career years.

#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
Public Public vs. Private
$10,353 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
45% Freshmen Loans

There are 22,304 undergraduates at Iowa, of which 20,227 are full-time, and there are 30,318 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Iowa is 4.3 years.

Around 86% of students who apply get accepted. Around 42% of accepted students are men, and 58% are women.

Approximately 45% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,106 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $51,999 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$5,340 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
30% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Des Moines Area Community College is 23,051, which includes 5,703 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 30% of students at DMACC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,717 a year. DMACC has a 2.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from DMACC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,819 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#5

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Public Public vs. Private
$5,700 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,304 full-time undergraduates at Kirkwood Community College, and 12,277 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 41% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,669 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,078 during the early-career years.

#6

Grinnell College

Grinnell, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$61,480 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
42% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,493 students at Grinnell in total, 1,459 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

The acceptance rate at Grinnell is 11%, making it one of the most selective schools in the country. Around 42% of accepted students are men, and 58% are women.

Approximately 42% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,018 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,964 during the early-career years.

#7

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa
Public Public vs. Private
$9,411 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,507 students at UNI in total, 8,289 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 7,632 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Around 86% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 37% are men and 63% are women.

47% of UNI students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,417 a year. UNI has a 1.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from UNI with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $44,621 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#8

Drake University

Des Moines, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$47,742 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Drake University is 4,774, of which 2,848 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,731 are full-time. For undergraduates at Drake, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 69%. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

51% of Drake students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $10,212 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Drake is $57,268.

#9

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$34,570 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
72% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,305 undergraduates at St. Ambrose University, of which 2,180 are full-time, and there are 3,003 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 72%. Of the accepted students, 46% are men and 54% are women.

Approximately 72% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,692 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $49,839 during the early-career years.

#10

Luther College

Decorah, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$48,160 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
70% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,775 full-time undergraduates at Luther, and 1,802 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Luther is 4.1 years.

About 76% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 55% are men and 45% are women.

Approximately 70% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,832 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Luther is $45,814.

Public Public vs. Private
$4,680 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,279 students at IHCC in total, 1,734 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,499 a year. IHCC has a 3.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,973 during the early-career years.

#12

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, Iowa
Public Public vs. Private
$6,090 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,994 full-time undergraduates at Hawkeye Community College, and 5,042 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

47% of Hawkeye Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,966 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,020 during the early-career years.

#12

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$38,526 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
78% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Dubuque is 2,180, of which 1,778 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,456 are full-time. For undergraduates at UD, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 76%. Around 63% of accepted students are men, and 37% are women.

Approximately 78% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $11,614 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UD is $43,424.

Public Public vs. Private
$4,488 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
23% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Eastern Iowa Community College District is 7,081, which includes 2,423 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 23% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,344 a year. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges has a 2.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,230 during the early-career years.

#15

Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge, Iowa
Public Public vs. Private
$5,196 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
67% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Iowa Central Community College is 4,704, which includes 2,341 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 67% of students at Iowa Central Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,164 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 7.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Iowa Central Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,431 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Cornell College

Mount Vernon, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$49,158 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
59% Freshmen Loans

There are 999 undergraduates at Cornell College, of which 993 are full-time, and there are 1,002 students altogether. It takes the average Cornell College undergraduate about 4.0 years to complete their degree.

About 81% of students who apply get accepted. Around 49% of accepted students are men, and 51% are women.

Approximately 59% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,914 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Cornell College is $40,239.

#17

Simpson College

Indianola, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$45,108 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
75% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,267 students at Simpson College in total, 1,225 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,108 are full-time. It takes the average Simpson College undergraduate about 4.0 years to complete their degree.

Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 53% are men and 47% are women.

75% of Simpson College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,191 a year. Simpson College has a 0.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Simpson College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,002 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$4,922 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
75% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Western Iowa Tech Community College is 5,360, which includes 1,707 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

75% of Western Iowa Tech Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,727 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Western Iowa Tech Community College is $32,898.

#18

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$33,639 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
78% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,077 undergraduates at UIU, of which 1,572 are full-time, and there are 3,610 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

About 65% of students who apply get accepted. Around 63% of accepted students are men, and 37% are women.

Roughly 78% of students at UIU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,288 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,393 during the early-career years.

#20

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$50,664 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
77% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Coe College is 1,394, which includes 1,356 full-time undergraduates. It takes the average Coe undergraduate about 4.0 years to complete their degree.

About 73% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 34% are men and 66% are women.

Roughly 77% of students at Coe take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,453 a year. Coe has a 1.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Coe with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $46,089 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$6,196 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,285 full-time undergraduates at North Iowa Area Community College, and 2,681 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

36% of North Iowa Area Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,931 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from North Iowa Area Community College is $34,792.

Public Public vs. Private
$6,270 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,036 full-time undergraduates at NICC, and 4,162 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

26% of NICC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,914 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NICC is $36,188.

#23

Southeastern Community College

West Burlington, Iowa
Public Public vs. Private
$6,210 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
27% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,099 full-time undergraduates at Southeastern Community College, and 2,260 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 27% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,637 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,419 during the early-career years.

#23

Loras College

Dubuque, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$36,570 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
65% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Loras College is 1,404, of which 1,314 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,214 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Loras is 4.1 years.

About 72% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 59% are men and 41% are women.

Roughly 65% of students at Loras take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,447 a year. Loras has a 2.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Loras is $46,885.

#25

Morningside College

Sioux City, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$36,610 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
72% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Morningside College is 2,411, of which 1,281 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,157 are full-time. For undergraduates at Morningside, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

About 74% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 43% are men and 57% are women.

72% of Morningside students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,456 a year. Morningside has a 0.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Morningside is $43,415.

Other Iowa Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
27 Buena Vista University 9
28 Central College 8
29 Southwestern Community College 7
29 Marshalltown Community College 7
29 Iowa Western Community College 7
29 Northwest Iowa Community College 7
33 Graceland University - Lamoni 6
33 Dordt University 6
33 Mount Mercy University 6
36 Northwestern College 5
37 Emmaus Bible College 4
37 William Penn University 4
39 Grand View University 3
40 Clarke University 2
41 Briar Cliff University 1
42 Iowa Lakes Community College 0

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