Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Iowa
25 schools ranked by six-year graduation rate from federal IPEDS data. Updated from the latest federal filings.
| # | School | Net Price | Grad Rate | Earnings 10yr | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allen College Waterloo · private | — | 93.7% | $71,261 | — |
| 2 | Aveda Institute-Des Moines West Des Moines · private | $18,552 | 92.9% | $36,132 | — |
| 3 | Grinnell College Grinnell · private | $17,648 | 87.8% | $62,830 | 14.5% |
| 4 | Orion Technical College Davenport · private | $26,439 | 82.9% | $37,008 | — |
| 5 | La James International College-Davenport Davenport · private | $17,813 | 82.7% | $23,303 | — |
| 6 | Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines Des Moines · private | $12,673 | 80.5% | $25,803 | — |
| 7 | La James International College-Johnston Johnston · private | $15,759 | 79.5% | $27,401 | — |
| 8 | Emmaus Bible College Dubuque · private | $13,186 | 78.3% | $42,631 | 59.8% |
| 9 | Drake University Des Moines · private | $29,127 | 78.1% | $71,901 | 63.8% |
| 10 | Capri College-Dubuque Dubuque · private | $15,660 | 75.0% | $28,266 | — |
| 11 | Iowa State University Ames · public | $18,589 | 74.5% | $63,386 | 88.7% |
| 12 | La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology Mason City · private | $4,522 | 74.1% | $27,484 | — |
| 13 | Mercy College of Health Sciences Des Moines · private | $26,924 | 73.6% | $62,234 | 99.7% |
| 14 | University of Iowa Iowa City · public | $22,531 | 72.3% | $64,762 | 83.6% |
| 15 | Luther College Decorah · private | $23,097 | 72.3% | $59,850 | 71.5% |
| 16 | Dordt University Sioux Center · private | $25,807 | 72.2% | $52,559 | 68.5% |
| 17 | Capri College-Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids · private | $16,541 | 71.8% | $29,307 | — |
| 18 | SOHO Hair Academy Council Bluffs · private | $13,198 | 71.0% | $17,349 | — |
| 19 | St Luke's College Sioux City · private | $19,820 | 70.0% | $61,033 | 80.0% |
| 20 | Divine Word College Epworth · private | — | 69.2% | — | — |
| 21 | Central College Pella · private | $23,377 | 69.2% | $54,317 | 86.2% |
| 22 | Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport · private | — | 68.8% | $59,483 | — |
| 23 | Capri College-Davenport Davenport · private | $16,635 | 68.6% | $26,932 | — |
| 24 | PCI Academy-Ames Ames · private | $20,533 | 68.5% | $31,330 | — |
| 25 | Wartburg College Waverly · private | $32,908 | 68.5% | $56,201 | 75.8% |
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Data from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, College Scorecard, Clery Act). Updated annually. Rankings reflect the data as reported — not editorial opinion.