Iowa's Online Colleges by the Numbers
Online associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in Iowa have been declining over the past 5 years. In 2024, students completed 26,938 degree programs that were offered 100% online by Iowa's colleges and universities. That was a decrease of 5% from completions reported in 2020.
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Best Nonprofit Online Colleges Serving Iowa
There are at least 53 nonprofit 4-year schools serving Iowa, where students completed 12,247 distance education degree programs. Of those schools, 47 were private nonprofit institutions and 6 were public schools. Browse through the listing below to learn more about these nonprofit online colleges serving Iowa, including an estimate about online degree availability and popular online degree programs. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in Iowa. Franklin University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2024, 1,602 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 98 associate degrees, 840 master's degrees, and 65 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
2,605
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northwestern College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Northwestern College. In 2024, 148 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 53 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
42%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
201
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Saint Ambrose University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Saint Ambrose University. In 2024, 187 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 134 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
36%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
324
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Dubuque is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at University of Dubuque. In 2024, 19 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
4%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
19
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Maharishi International University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and some programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Maharishi International University. In 2024, 216 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 178 bachelor's degrees, and 8 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
48%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
402
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Wartburg Theological Seminary is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Wartburg Theological Seminary. In 2024, 10 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
24%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
10
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center. In 2024, 78 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
17%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
78
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Clarke University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Clarke University. In 2024, 17 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 8 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
10%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
25
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mount Mercy University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Mount Mercy University. In 2024, 202 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 85 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
59%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
287
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Simpson College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Simpson College. In 2024, 106 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1 master's degree, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
34%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
107
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Simpson College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Simpson College. In 2024, 106 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1 master's degree, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
34%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
107
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Buena Vista University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Buena Vista University. In 2024, 406 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 200 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
77%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
606
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Drake University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Drake University. In 2024, 197 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 13 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
14%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
210
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Dordt University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Dordt University. In 2024, 78 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 11 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
19%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
89
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Briar Cliff University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Briar Cliff University. In 2024, 77 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 40 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
49%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
120
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Allen College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Allen College. In 2024, 125 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 2 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
64%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
130
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Iowa is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Iowa. In 2024, 1,036 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 955 master's degrees, and 72 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
25%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
2,063
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center. In 2024, 78 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
17%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
78
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mercy College of Health Sciences is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Mercy College of Health Sciences. In 2024, 276 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 8 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
75%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
284
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Drake University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Drake University. In 2024, 197 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 13 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
14%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
210
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Saint Ambrose University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Saint Ambrose University. In 2024, 187 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 134 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
36%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
324
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
William Penn University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at William Penn University. In 2024, 161 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 35 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
52%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
196
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Iowa is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Iowa. In 2024, 1,036 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 955 master's degrees, and 72 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
25%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
2,063
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Dubuque is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at University of Dubuque. In 2024, 19 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
4%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
19
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Grand View University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Grand View University. In 2024, 201 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 99 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
61%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
300
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
William Penn University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at William Penn University. In 2024, 161 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 35 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
52%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
196
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Loras College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Loras College. In 2024, 11 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
3%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
11
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northwestern College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Northwestern College. In 2024, 148 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 53 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
42%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
201
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Morningside University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Morningside University. In 2024, 276 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 72 bachelor's degrees, and 7 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
60%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
355
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary. In 2024, 18 distance education associate degrees were completed. In addition, 12 bachelor's degrees, 13 master's degrees, and 4 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
52%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
47
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Briar Cliff University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Briar Cliff University. In 2024, 77 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 40 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
49%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
120
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mount Mercy University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Mount Mercy University. In 2024, 202 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 85 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
59%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
287
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Upper Iowa University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Upper Iowa University. In 2024, 498 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 78 associate degrees, 221 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
78%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
797
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Northern Iowa is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Northern Iowa. In 2024, 794 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 159 master's degrees, and 7 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
38%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
960
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Buena Vista University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Buena Vista University. In 2024, 406 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 200 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
77%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
606
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Morningside University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Morningside University. In 2024, 276 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 72 bachelor's degrees, and 7 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
60%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
355
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Wartburg College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Wartburg College. In 2024, 8 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
2%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
8
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mercy College of Health Sciences is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Mercy College of Health Sciences. In 2024, 276 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 8 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
75%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
284
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Wartburg Theological Seminary is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Wartburg Theological Seminary. In 2024, 10 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
24%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
10
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Graceland University-Lamoni is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Graceland University-Lamoni. In 2024, 118 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 92 master's degrees, and 5 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
68%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
215
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Iowa State University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Iowa State University. In 2024, 263 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 14 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
4%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
277
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Iowa State University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Iowa State University. In 2024, 263 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 14 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
4%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
277
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Loras College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Loras College. In 2024, 11 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
3%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
11
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Northern Iowa is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Northern Iowa. In 2024, 794 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 159 master's degrees, and 7 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
38%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
960
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Maharishi International University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and some programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Maharishi International University. In 2024, 216 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 178 bachelor's degrees, and 8 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
48%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
402
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Graceland University-Lamoni is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Graceland University-Lamoni. In 2024, 118 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 92 master's degrees, and 5 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
68%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
215
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Wartburg College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Wartburg College. In 2024, 8 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
2%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
8
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary. In 2024, 18 distance education associate degrees were completed. In addition, 12 bachelor's degrees, 13 master's degrees, and 4 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
52%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
47
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Allen College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Allen College. In 2024, 125 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 2 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
64%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
130
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Upper Iowa University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Upper Iowa University. In 2024, 498 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 78 associate degrees, 221 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
78%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
797
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Grand View University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Grand View University. In 2024, 201 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 99 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
61%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
300
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Dordt University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Dordt University. In 2024, 78 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 11 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
19%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
89
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Clarke University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Clarke University. In 2024, 17 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 8 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
10%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
25
For-Profit Online Colleges in Iowa
Get a list of four-year for-profit online colleges and universities in Iowa here. According to 2025 data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, there were 2 for-profit 4-year schools in Iowa where students completed 1,794 distance education degree programs.
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Waldorf University is an institutionally for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Waldorf University. In 2024, 571 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 130 associate degrees, 196 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
98%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
897
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Waldorf University is an institutionally for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Waldorf University. In 2024, 571 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 130 associate degrees, 196 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
98%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
897
Best Online Community Colleges in Iowa
Looking for a 2-year school or online community college in Iowa? According to 2025 data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, there were 32 two-year schools where students completed 8,646 distance education degree programs. Browse through the listing below to learn more about each of the online community colleges in Iowa, including an estimate about online degree availability and popular online degree programs. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Iowa Western Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
59%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
391
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Ellsworth Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
41%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
77
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Western Iowa Tech Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
45%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
179
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Eastern Iowa Community College District is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
70%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
547
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Kirkwood Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
54%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
793
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Indian Hills Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
46%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
220
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southeastern Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
62%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
249
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Western Iowa Tech Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
45%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
179
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Hawkeye Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
45%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
288
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Des Moines Area Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
16%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
329
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Kirkwood Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
54%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
793
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Iowa Central Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
59%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
485
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Marshalltown Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
54%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
111
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Iowa Lakes Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
59%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
184
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
North Iowa Area Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
6%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
30
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northwest Iowa Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
36%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
75
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Iowa Central Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
59%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
485
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northeast Iowa Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
51%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
213
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Des Moines Area Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
16%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
329
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Ellsworth Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
41%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
77
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Indian Hills Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
46%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
220
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southwestern Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
58%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
152
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southwestern Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
58%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
152
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Eastern Iowa Community College District is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
70%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
547
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southeastern Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
62%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
249
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Iowa Lakes Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
59%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
184
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northeast Iowa Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
51%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
213
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Iowa Western Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
59%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
391
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Marshalltown Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
54%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
111
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
North Iowa Area Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
6%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
30
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Hawkeye Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
45%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
288
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northwest Iowa Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
36%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
75
Best Online 2-Year Private Nonprofit Schools in Iowa
There are at least 4 online two-year private nonprofit schools offering associate degrees in Iowa. According to 2024 data from Lightcast™, in 2024, a total of 306 associate degrees were completed at those institutions. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Emmaus Bible College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Emmaus Bible College. In 2024, 39 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
61%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
39
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
St Luke's College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at St Luke's College. In 2024, 62 distance education associate degrees were completed. In addition, 27 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
89
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Emmaus Bible College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Emmaus Bible College. In 2024, 39 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
61%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
39
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
St Luke's College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at St Luke's College. In 2024, 62 distance education associate degrees were completed. In addition, 27 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
89
Best Online 2-Year Private For-Profit Schools in Iowa
There are at least 0 online two-year private for-profit schools offering associate degrees in Iowa. According to 2024 data from Lightcast™, in 2024, a total of 42 associate degrees were completed at those institutions. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.