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Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges in Iowa

20 accredited institutions in Iowa offering philosophy & religious studies programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

20

Colleges

426

Graduates/yr

3

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs in Iowa

PublicBachelor's

University of Iowa

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Maharishi International University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Graceland University-Lamoni

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Grinnell College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Divine Word College

PublicBachelor's

Iowa State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Wartburg College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Northern Iowa

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Central College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Morningside University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Northwestern College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Cornell College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Clarke University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Drake University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Simpson College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Mount Mercy University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Philosophy & Religious Studies in Iowa

Iowa has 20 accredited colleges offering philosophy & religious studies programs, producing 426 graduates annually. Of these, 3 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.