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Best Interdisciplinary Studies Colleges in Iowa

28 accredited institutions in Iowa offering interdisciplinary studies programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

28
Colleges
2,232
Graduates/yr
8
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in Iowa

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Iowa
Iowa City
1,386
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$9,016
In-State Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicMaster's
Iowa State University
Ames
189
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$8,982
In-State Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Davenport
153
Graduates/yr
$11,340
Tuition
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
96
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$8,396
In-State Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Drake University
Des Moines
90
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$49,466
Tuition
77%
Grad Rate
$27,327
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicAssociate's
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
51
Graduates/yr
$4,152
In-State Tuition
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport
27
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$35,318
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$20,027
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicAssociate's
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport
27
Graduates/yr
$4,680
In-State Tuition
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Grand View University
Des Moines
24
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$32,800
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$18,695
Net Price <$30K
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10
Private For-ProfitAssociate's
Waldorf University
Forest City
21
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$23,800
Tuition
25%
Grad Rate
$22,146
Net Price <$30K
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Loras College
Dubuque
21
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$36,454
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$16,997
Net Price <$30K
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Luther College
Decorah
18
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$49,650
Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
$16,816
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Grinnell College
Grinnell
18
Graduates/yr
13%
Acceptance
$64,342
Tuition
87%
Grad Rate
$9,158
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Maharishi International University
Fairfield
18
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$16,000
Tuition
18%
Grad Rate
$15,765
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Morningside University
Sioux City
18
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$36,680
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$20,944
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
12
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$49,970
Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
$17,716
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Dordt University
Sioux Center
12
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$35,360
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$22,155
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
9
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$52,226
Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
$13,308
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
William Penn University
Oskaloosa
6
Graduates/yr
57%
Acceptance
$28,750
Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
$20,120
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake
6
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$40,190
Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
$13,155
Net Price <$30K
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Central College
Pella
6
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$20,988
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$13,988
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni
6
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$32,500
Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
$16,272
Net Price <$30K
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23
PublicAssociate's
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny
3
Graduates/yr
$5,550
In-State Tuition
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Wartburg College
Waverly
3
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$48,490
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$14,700
Net Price <$30K
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25
PublicAssociate's
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs
3
Graduates/yr
$6,270
In-State Tuition
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Simpson College
Indianola
3
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$45,306
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$18,245
Net Price <$30K
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27
PublicAssociate's
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge
3
Graduates/yr
$4,800
In-State Tuition
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28
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City
3
Graduates/yr
$33,369
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$16,944
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Interdisciplinary Studies in Iowa

Iowa has 28 accredited colleges offering interdisciplinary studies programs, producing 2,232 graduates annually. Of these, 8 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.