Best Foreign Languages Colleges in Iowa
16 accredited institutions in Iowa offering foreign languages programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
16
Colleges
459
Graduates/yr
4
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Foreign Languages Programs in Iowa
1
PublicBachelor's
University of Iowa
Iowa City
174
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$9,016
In-State Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Iowa State University
Ames
93
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$8,982
In-State Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Grinnell College
Grinnell
75
Graduates/yr
13%
Acceptance
$64,342
Tuition
87%
Grad Rate
$9,158
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Luther College
Decorah
21
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$49,650
Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
$16,816
Net Price <$30K
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Wartburg College
Waverly
15
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$48,490
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$14,700
Net Price <$30K
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Central College
Pella
12
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$20,988
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$13,988
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicAssociate's
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport
12
Graduates/yr
$4,680
In-State Tuition
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Loras College
Dubuque
9
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$36,454
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$16,997
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
9
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$49,970
Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
$17,716
Net Price <$30K
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Grand View University
Des Moines
9
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$32,800
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$18,695
Net Price <$30K
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Dordt University
Sioux Center
6
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$35,360
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$22,155
Net Price <$30K
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
6
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$52,226
Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
$13,308
Net Price <$30K
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13
PublicBachelor's
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
6
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$8,396
In-State Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Drake University
Des Moines
6
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$49,466
Tuition
77%
Grad Rate
$27,327
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Northwestern College
Orange City
3
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$35,000
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$19,324
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport
3
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$35,318
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$20,027
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Foreign Languages in Iowa
Iowa has 16 accredited colleges offering foreign languages programs, producing 459 graduates annually. Of these, 4 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.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.