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Iowa City Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Iowa City

There are at least 2 colleges in Iowa City, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 29,255 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 25,823 full-time students, and a reported 5,578 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Iowa City; see particularly Cedar Rapids colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Iowa Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Iowa City is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Iowa City.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Iowa City.

Iowa City Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

La James International College
227 E Market-Brewery Sq
Iowa City, Iowa 52245

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, massage therapy, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 138 students, 138 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

University of Iowa
101 Jessup Hall
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1316

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, communication studies, English, business management, finance, registered nursing, marketing studies, political science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 29,117 students, 25,685 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 5,578 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-650. Math: 550-670.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Cedar Rapids Colleges7120,75818,1621,515
Mount Vernon Colleges13,3901,0831,072

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