Colleges in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines is a city in Iowa. According to Census data, the population is 473,957 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, seven colleges are active for serving college programs in Des Moines, Iowa. In addition, there are 12 colleges located within 30 miles from Des Moines.
By school type, all schools are private. By school level, there are four 4-years (or high) schools and three 2-4 years schools (community colleges) based on the IPEDS data.
Six schools offer undergraduate programs and four schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Des Moines, Iowa is $21,770 for Iowa residents and $24,409 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 87.45% and the average SAT score is 1,270. A total of 9,068 students enrolled in schools in Des Moines, Iowa, of which 1,052 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Des Moines, Iowa
The following table lists 7 colleges located in Des Moines and 6 schools near Des Moines, Iowa ordered by distance from Des Moines. 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 Des Moines | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy College of Health Sciences Des Moines, IA Private, 4 years four-years | 1.73 miles | $17,328 | 911 | 44% | 8 to 1 | $12,736 | 96.7% | - |
| UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology Des Moines, IA Private, 2-4 years valid | 1.76 miles | $4,000 | 19 | - | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center Des Moines, IA Private, 4 years four-years | 2.75 miles | - | 1,527 | - | - | $19,428 | - | - |
| Drake University Des Moines, IA Private, 4 years four-years | 2.93 miles | $49,944 | 4,685 | 76% | 10 to 1 | $12,777 | 67.2% | 1,270 |
| Grand View University Des Moines, IA Private, 4 years four-years | 3.33 miles | $33,450 | 1,827 | 52% | 12 to 1 | $9,278 | 98.4% | - |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines Des Moines, IA Private, 2-4 years valid | 6.36 miles | $19,756 | 77 | 66% | 6 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School Urbandale, IA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 7.53 miles | $16,915 | 43 | - | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| La James International College-Johnston Johnston, IA Private, 2-4 years valid | 9.02 miles | $19,311 | 57 | 65% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA Public, 2-4 years valid | 9.33 miles | $11,100 | 21,637 | 33% | 19 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Aveda Institute-Des Moines West Des Moines, IA Private, 2-4 years valid | 9.96 miles | $21,100 | 180 | 100% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA Private, 4 years four-years | 11.41 miles | $19,530 | 448 | 54% | 15 to 1 | $7,940 | 52.5% | 1,090 |
| Simpson College Indianola, IA Private, 4 years four-years | 14.52 miles | $46,212 | 1,151 | 66% | 10 to 1 | $7,244 | 89.1% | - |
| PCI Academy-Ames Ames, IA Private, 2-4 years valid | 29.41 miles | $27,988 | 126 | 94% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $24,409 | 9,068 | 60% | 9 to 1 | $13,555 | 87.5% | 1,270 |