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Government Accredited Online Colleges in Iowa

Since the fall of 2013, 114, 809 students were enrolled and participating in online and distance learning programs in Iowa's colleges and universities. Online education in Iowa was supported by the creation of the Iowa Community College Online Consortium (ICCOC), which consists of seven Iowa community colleges aiming to create an educational partnership. Students interested in online and distance education in the state of Iowa are encouraged to visit the ICCOC's online portal. Here they can learn about all the different information and requisites required for undergraduate degrees. Plus, the portal offers opportunities for financing and scholarships - plus a chance to review online courses currently offered at Iowa school participating in the consortium.

The struggle of limited state funding has unfortunately caused a substantial tuition hike, which undoubtedly affects the enrollment of Iowa's colleges and universities. Private school tuition has been reported almost as high as three times the cost of public school education in the state, as reported by a 2011-12 College Board study. The same study also suggests that the tuition costs of some two-year Iowa colleges were some of the highest in the nation. Relatively, Iowa's four-year learning institutions experienced a lower tuition hike of 10% in the past five years; these tuition increases affected both in-state and out-of-state students. Iowa's public school enrollment came in below the national average by only 6 points as seen in the 13% increase over ten years.

We are happy to offer you additional information on Iowa's online and distance learning program. That way, you're better equipped to find the right program that fits your needs. You'll also find resources on financial aid and more.

College Name City Enrollment (est.) Net Cost Degree Programs School Type Website
AIB College of Business Des Moines 1,018 $14,067 Associates,Bachelors Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Allen College Waterloo 769 $18,103 Certificate,Certificate (Post-Masters),Associates,Bachelors,Doctoral,Masters Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Brown Mackie College-Quad Cities Bettendorf 762 $12,024 Certificate,Associates,Bachelors Private for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Buena Vista University Storm Lake 3,857 $28,314 Bachelors,Masters Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Central College Pella 1,799 $29,540 Bachelors Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Clarke University Dubuque 1,451 $26,950 Certificate (Post-Masters),Associates,Bachelors,Doctoral,Masters Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny 38,603 $3,990 Certificate,Associates Public, 2-year Visit
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center Des Moines 1,967 Unknown Doctoral,Masters Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Divine Word College Epworth 78 $12,100 Associates,Bachelors Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Drake University Des Moines 7,206 $29,556 Certificate (Post-Masters),Bachelors,Doctoral,Masters Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Eastern Iowa Community College District Davenport 14,410 $3,936 Certificate,Associates Public, 2-year Visit
Ellsworth Community College Iowa Falls 1,189 $4,080 Certificate,Associates Public, 2-year Visit
Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni 3,182 $22,680 Certificate (Post-Masters),Bachelors,Doctoral,Masters Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Grand View University Des Moines 2,265 $21,826 Certificate,Certificate (Post-Bachelors),Bachelors,Masters Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Hawkeye Community College Waterloo 9,596 $4,004 Certificate,Associates Public, 2-year Visit
Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa 7,344 $3,456 Certificate,Associates Public, 2-year Visit
Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge 8,889 $4,380 Certificate,Associates Public, 2-year Visit
Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville 4,529 $5,210 Certificate,Associates Public, 2-year Visit
Iowa State University Ames 33,044 $7,726 Certificate (Post-Bachelors),Certificate (Post-Masters),Bachelors,Doctoral,Masters Public, 4-year or above Visit
Iowa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant 943 $24,300 Bachelors Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs 9,683 $4,285 Certificate,Associates Public, 2-year Visit
Kaplan University-Cedar Falls Campus Cedar Falls 737 $15,327 Certificate,Associates,Bachelors,Masters Private for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Kaplan University-Cedar Rapids Campus Cedar Rapids 996 $15,372 Certificate,Associates,Bachelors,Masters Private for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Kaplan University-Council Bluffs Campus Council Bluffs 329 $15,372 Associates,Bachelors,Masters Private for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Kaplan University-Davenport Campus Davenport 77,658 $13,665 Certificate,Certificate (Post-Bachelors),Certificate (Post-Masters),Associates,Bachelors,Doctoral,Masters Private for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Kaplan University-Des Moines Campus Urbandale 1,262 $15,352 Certificate,Associates,Bachelors,Masters Private for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Kaplan University-Mason City Campus Mason City 519 $15,352 Associates,Bachelors,Masters Private for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids 21,525 $3,500 Certificate,Associates Public, 2-year Visit
Maharishi University of Management Fairfield 1,508 $26,430 Certificate,Certificate (Post-Bachelors),Certificate (Post-Masters),Bachelors,Doctoral,Masters Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Marshalltown Community College Marshalltown 2,989 $4,080 Certificate,Associates Public, 2-year Visit
Mercy College of Health Sciences Des Moines 1,175 $14,460 Certificate,Associates,Bachelors Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Morningside College Sioux City 2,945 $25,000 Bachelors,Masters Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids 2,116 $25,400 Bachelors,Masters Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
North Iowa Area Community College Mason City 4,562 $4,506 Certificate,Associates Public, 2-year Visit
Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar Calmar 7,213 $5,216 Certificate,Associates Public, 2-year Visit
Northwest Iowa Community College Sheldon 2,349 $5,190 Certificate,Associates Public, 2-year Visit
Northwestern College Orange City 1,322 $25,740 Certificate,Bachelors Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Saint Ambrose University Davenport 3,857 $25,970 Certificate,Certificate (Post-Masters),Bachelors,Doctoral,Masters Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Shiloh University Kalona 61 $4,250 Bachelors,Masters Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Simpson College Indianola 2,154 $29,529 Certificate (Post-Bachelors),Bachelors,Masters Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Southeastern Community College West Burlington 4,638 $4,260 Certificate,Associates Public, 2-year Visit
Southwestern Community College Creston 2,277 $4,440 Certificate,Associates Public, 2-year Visit
University of Dubuque Dubuque 2,189 $24,530 Associates,Bachelors,Doctoral,Masters Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
University of Iowa Iowa City 33,276 $8,057 Certificate,Certificate (Post-Bachelors),Certificate (Post-Masters),Bachelors,Doctoral,Masters Public, 4-year or above Visit
University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls 16,228 $7,635 Bachelors,Doctoral,Masters Public, 4-year or above Visit
University of Phoenix-Des Moines Campus West Des Moines -16 $10,240 Bachelors,Masters Private for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Upper Iowa University Fayette 10,308 $24,400 Certificate,Associates,Bachelors,Masters Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Waldorf College Forest City 1,147 $19,820 Associates,Bachelors Private for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Wartburg College Waverly 1,800 $32,740 Bachelors Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Wartburg Theological Seminary Dubuque 172 Unknown Masters Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit
Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City 8,695 $3,444 Certificate,Associates Public, 2-year Visit
William Penn University Oskaloosa 2,727 $23,210 Certificate,Associates,Bachelors,Masters Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Visit

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