There are fifty-six colleges and universities in the U.S. state of Iowa that are listed under the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The Iowa Board of Regents, a governing board, oversees the state's three public universities – the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa.[1]
With 4,685 students, Drake University is the state's largest private not-for-profit school. The state's oldest post-secondary institution is Loras College, a private Catholic school in Dubuque that was founded in 1839,[2][3] seven years before Iowa became a state.[4]
The state's only two law schools, the University of Iowa College of Law and Drake University Law School, are both accredited by the American Bar Association.[5] Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and Des Moines University are the state's two medical schools. The majority of Iowa's post-secondary institutions are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).[6] Most are accredited by multiple agencies, such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), and the National League for Nursing (NLNAC).
Extant institutions
[edit]Defunct institutions
[edit]Key
[edit]See also
[edit]- List of college athletic programs in Iowa
- Higher education in the United States
- Lists of American universities and colleges
- List of recognized higher education accreditation organizations
Notes
[edit]- ^ School location is based on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
- ^ School control is based on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
- ^ School types are based on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
- ^ Ashford University closed its physical campus in 2016 and operates online only, based out of San Diego, California.
References
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- ^ "The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association". North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "UI Enrollment Reaches Record High". University of Iowa. 5 September 2012. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "About Iowa". University of Iowa. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "History of Iowa State". Iowa State University. Archived from the original on September 23, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "A Brief History of UNI". University of Northern Iowa. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "College History". Des Moines Area Community College. Archived from the original on December 11, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "History". Eastern Iowa Community College District. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "IVCCD History". Ellsworth Community College. Archived from the original on October 17, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "History of Hawkeye". Hawkeye Community College. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "Mission and History". Indian Hills Community College. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "About Iowa Central". Iowa Central Community College. Archived from the original on September 15, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
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- ^ "About Iowa Western". Iowa Western Community College. Archived from the original on September 20, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "College History". Kirkwood Community College. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "IVCCD History". Marshalltown Community College. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "History". North Iowa Area Community College. Archived from the original on August 30, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "History of Northeast Iowa Community College". Northeast Iowa Community College. Archived from the original on May 9, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "NCC Through the Years". Northwest Iowa Community College. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
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- ^ "About WITCC". Western Iowa Tech Community College. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
- ^ "About Allen College". Allen College. Archived from the original on October 17, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "Welcome to Briar Cliff University!". Briar Cliff University. Archived from the original on October 4, 2012. Retrieved September 14, 2012.
- ^ "History". Buena Vista University. Retrieved September 14, 2012.
- ^ "About Central College". Central College. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "Mission & History". Clarke University. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "History of Coe College". Coe College. Archived from the original on 2012-09-15. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "Our History & Traditions". Cornell College. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
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- ^ "About Divine Word". Divine Word College. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "About Dordt College". Dordt College. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "History and Traditions". Drake University. Archived from the original on September 2, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "Our Heritage". Emmaus Bible College. Archived from the original on October 2, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "Welcome". Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "History". Graceland University. Archived from the original on September 2, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "Grand View Mission and Overview". Grand View University. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "College History". Grinnell College. Archived from the original on August 29, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "History of Loras College". Loras College. Archived from the original on August 24, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "About Luther". Luther College. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "Founding and History of the University". Maharishi University of Management. Archived from the original on July 21, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "History". Mercy College of Health Sciences. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "About Morningside". Morningside College. Archived from the original on September 19, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "Mount Mercy Through the Years". Mount Mercy University. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "About NWC". Northwestern College. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "Who We Are: FAQS". Palmer College of Chiropractic. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "About Simpson". Simpson College. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "History". Saint Ambrose University. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "Our History". St. Luke's College. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "Bibliography On Christianity and Higher Education" (PDF) (PDF). University of Dubuque. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "The University's History". Upper Iowa University. Archived from the original on September 20, 2012. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
- ^ "Mission and History". Wartburg College. Archived from the original on August 17, 2012. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
- ^ "About Us". Wartburg Theological Seminary. Archived from the original on December 11, 2012. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
- ^ "The History of William Penn University". William Penn University. Archived from the original on June 9, 2015. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
- ^ Jaschik, Scott (May 6, 2009). "The Sale of Waldorf". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- ^ "History". Waldorf College. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Iowa Colleges that have Closed, Merged, Changed Names". Westminster College. Archived from the original on April 23, 2012. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
- ^ "Clinton faces uncertainty with last graduation at Ashford University".
- ^ "Des Moines College". Drake University. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
- ^ "Christian Reformed - 1857 - 1957". migenweb.org. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
- ^ "History". Iowa Wesleyan College. Archived from the original on May 3, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "Kaplan University History and Facts". Kaplan University. Archived from the original on April 22, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "Ottumwa Heights College". Higher Learning Commission. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
- ^ Triggs, Michael L., ed. (1985). 1985–86 Official Register, Volume Sixty-One. Iowa Secretary of State. p. 290.
- ^ "Three officials of failed college indicted for fraud". Associated Press. July 10, 1986. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
- ^ "About Us". Vatterott College.
- ^ Masterson, Kathryn (November 13, 2008). "Vennard College, in Iowa, Announces It Will Close". The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
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