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Best Engineering Colleges in Iowa

14 accredited institutions in Iowa offering engineering programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

14

Colleges

5,625

Graduates/yr

6

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Engineering Programs in Iowa

PublicBachelor's

Iowa State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Iowa

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Dordt University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Saint Ambrose University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Wartburg College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Cornell College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Central College

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Des Moines Area Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

William Penn University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Kirkwood Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Iowa Central Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Upper Iowa University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Iowa Western Community College

In-State Tuition

Studying Engineering in Iowa

Iowa has 14 accredited colleges offering engineering programs, producing 5,625 graduates annually. Of these, 6 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Iowa residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.