Mahadev Maitri Foundation

Best Biology Colleges in Iowa

43 accredited institutions in Iowa offering biology programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

43

Colleges

3,951

Graduates/yr

18

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Biology Programs in Iowa

PublicBachelor's

Iowa State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Iowa

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Northern Iowa

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Grinnell College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Central College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Wartburg College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Drake University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Saint Ambrose University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Morningside University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Cornell College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center

West Des Moines

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Briar Cliff University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

William Penn University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Simpson College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Dordt University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Northwestern College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Grand View University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Des Moines Area Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Upper Iowa University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Buena Vista University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Mount Mercy University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Dubuque

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Clarke University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Graceland University-Lamoni

Net Price <$30K

Private For-ProfitBachelor's

Waldorf University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Iowa Western Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Indian Hills Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Eastern Iowa Community College District

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Marshalltown Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Southwestern Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitDoctoral

Maharishi International University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Ellsworth Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Hawkeye Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Northeast Iowa Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kirkwood Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Southeastern Community College

West Burlington

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

North Iowa Area Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Western Iowa Tech Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Iowa Central Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Iowa Lakes Community College

In-State Tuition

Studying Biology in Iowa

Iowa has 43 accredited colleges offering biology programs, producing 3,951 graduates annually. Of these, 18 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Iowa residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

← All colleges in Iowa ← All states

Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.