Best Iowa National Universities
Drake University ranked first and Iowa State University ranked second in 2025 National Universities rankings in Iowa. (Read our ranking methodology and know how to rank.)
The following list summarizes the core statistics for top 4 National Universities in Iowa. You can check the schools in the comparison table below.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the top 4 National Universities in Iowa is $51,960.
- The average graduate tuition & fees of the top 4 National Universities in Iowa is $12,825.
- The average SAT score is 1,300 and the average acceptance rate is 63.85%.
- The average number of students is 4,345 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
- The average graduation rate is 74.00%.
Best Iowa National Universities Comparison Table
The following table shows Best Iowa National Universities. You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles and narrow down the college list by using buttons below.
| Rank | College Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $51,960 | $12,825 | 1,300 | 64% | 4,345 | 74% | 11 to 1 |
| 2 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $28,881 | $30,577 | 1,250 | 89% | 30,380 | 75% | 18 to 1 |
| 3 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $33,371 | $32,372 | 1,230 | 84% | 30,779 | 75% | 16 to 1 |
| 4 | Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA | $35,642 | $9,738 | - | - | 947 | 48% | 10 to 1 |
| Average | $51,960 | $12,825 | 1,300 | 64% | 4,345 | 74% | 11 to 1 |
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