Best Theology & Ministry Colleges in Iowa
9 accredited institutions in Iowa offering theology & ministry programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
9
Colleges
408
Graduates/yr
0
Public
Master's
Top Degree
Ranked: Theology & Ministry Programs in Iowa
1
Private NonprofitMaster's
Wartburg Theological Seminary
Dubuque
171
Graduates/yr
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2
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of Dubuque
Dubuque
69
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$38,260
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$15,471
Net Price <$30K
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
Ankeny
54
Graduates/yr
50%
Acceptance
$18,740
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$13,649
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Emmaus Bible College
Dubuque
42
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$20,000
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$11,594
Net Price <$30K
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Divine Word College
Epworth
33
Graduates/yr
$14,800
Tuition
100%
Grad Rate
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Dordt University
Sioux Center
15
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$35,360
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$22,155
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Grand View University
Des Moines
9
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$32,800
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$18,695
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Northwestern College
Orange City
9
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$35,000
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$19,324
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City
6
Graduates/yr
$33,369
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$16,944
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Theology & Ministry in Iowa
Iowa has 9 accredited colleges offering theology & ministry programs, producing 408 graduates annually.
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.