Colleges near Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs is a city in Iowa. According to Census data, the population is 62,166 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, two colleges are active for serving college programs in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition, there are 14 colleges located within 30 miles from Council Bluffs.
By school type, there are one public and one private schools. By school level, all schools are 2-4 years colleges (community colleges) based on the IPEDS data.
All Two schools offer undergraduate programs and No schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Council Bluffs, Iowa is $6,930 for Iowa residents and $14,606 for out-of-state students.
A total of 5,606 students enrolled in schools in Council Bluffs, Iowa, of which 1,633 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Council Bluffs, Iowa
The following table lists 2 colleges located in Council Bluffs and 13 schools near Council Bluffs, Iowa ordered by distance from Council Bluffs. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Council Bluffs | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Average Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOHO Hair Academy Council Bluffs, IA Private, 2-4 years valid | 0.34 miles | $22,131 | 66 | 76% | 11 to 1 | $6,423 |
| Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs, IA Public, 2-4 years valid | 3.71 miles | $7,080 | 5,540 | 40% | 22 to 1 | $4,623 |
| Creighton University Omaha, NE Private, 4 years four-years | 5.37 miles | $48,856 | 8,581 | 83% | 11 to 1 | $29,171 |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE Public, 4 years four-years | 6.50 miles | $39,962 | 3,988 | - | 3 to 1 | $10,027 |
| Clarkson College Omaha, NE Private, 4 years four-years | 6.59 miles | $16,104 | 1,121 | 47% | 10 to 1 | $4,975 |
| Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Private, 4 years four-years | 6.91 miles | $12,873 | 14,667 | 33% | 12 to 1 | $5,266 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha, NE Public, 2-4 years valid | 7.50 miles | $4,950 | 16,642 | 29% | 20 to 1 | $4,141 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Public, 4 years four-years | 8.29 miles | $23,206 | 14,972 | 47% | 15 to 1 | $10,227 |
| College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE Private, 4 years four-years | 8.83 miles | $24,510 | 786 | 61% | 8 to 1 | $17,246 |
| Universal College of Healing Arts Omaha, NE Private, 2-4 years valid | 9.09 miles | $11,822 | 26 | 80% | 10 to 1 | $4,012 |
| Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy Omaha, NE Private, 2-4 years valid | 10.33 miles | $18,750 | 241 | 82% | 15 to 1 | $5,566 |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE Private, 4 years four-years | 10.43 miles | $18,934 | 1,067 | 60% | 13 to 1 | $9,544 |
| CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology Omaha, NE Private, 4 years four-years | 10.56 miles | $8,400 | 29 | - | 10 to 1 | $4,243 |
| Ricketts Great Books College Omaha, NE Private, 4 years four-years | 10.74 miles | - | 6 | - | 6 to 1 | - |
| Capitol Beauty School Omaha, NE Private, 2-4 years valid | 12.14 miles | $18,100 | 161 | 87% | 14 to 1 | $5,755 |
| Average | - | $14,606 | 5,606 | 58% | 17 to 1 | $5,523 |