Colleges near Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo is a city in Iowa. According to Census data, the population is 111,631 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, two colleges are active for serving college programs in Waterloo, Iowa. In addition, there are 5 colleges located within 30 miles from Waterloo.
By school type, there are one public and one private schools. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools and one 2-4 years schools (community colleges) based on the IPEDS data.
All Two schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Waterloo, Iowa is $12,376 for Iowa residents and $15,700 for out-of-state students.
A total of 5,603 students enrolled in schools in Waterloo, Iowa, of which 1,066 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Waterloo, Iowa
The following table lists 2 colleges located in Waterloo and 4 schools near Waterloo, Iowa ordered by distance from Waterloo. 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 Waterloo | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Average Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen College Waterloo, IA Private, 4 years four-years | 2.70 miles | $24,787 | 483 | - | 8 to 1 | $19,314 | $9,236 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls Cedar Falls, IA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.34 miles | $16,900 | 91 | 52% | 23 to 1 | - | $6,241 |
| Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA Public, 2-4 years valid | 4.43 miles | $6,612 | 5,120 | 43% | 13 to 1 | - | $5,398 |
| La James International College-Cedar Falls Cedar Falls, IA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.49 miles | $11,655 | 54 | 71% | 18 to 1 | - | $6,728 |
| University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Public, 4 years four-years | 5.71 miles | $21,712 | 9,278 | 68% | 18 to 1 | $23,304 | $7,415 |
| Wartburg College Waverly, IA Private, 4 years four-years | 17.62 miles | $26,250 | 1,483 | 64% | 13 to 1 | $12,000 | $40,077 |
| Average | - | $15,700 | 5,603 | 43% | 11 to 1 | $19,314 | $7,317 |