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17 universities in Iowa for international students (2026–27)
17 universities in Iowa are on the Common App for 2026–27. The table shows each one's city, first deadline, application fee for international students, acceptance rate and published tuition. Some public universities use their own application instead of the Common App, so they aren't listed here.
Updated September 25, 2026
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17 of 17 universities
| University | City | First deadline | Intl fee | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Cliff University | Sioux City | Rolling | $0 | — | $36,956 |
| Buena Vista University | Storm Lake | Rolling | $0 | 77.6% | $41,798 |
| Coe College | Cedar Rapids | Nov 15, 2026 · ED | $0 | 64% | $54,666 |
| Cornell College | Mount Vernon | Mar 1, 2027 · RD | $50 | 79.9% | $52,660 |
| Drake University | Des Moines | Rolling | $50 | 63.9% | $52,130 |
| Grand View University | Des Moines | Jul 17, 2027 · RD | $0 | 99.1% | $34,762 |
| Grinnell College | Grinnell | Nov 15, 2026 · ED | $0 | 14.5% | $68,106 |
| Iowa State University | Ames | Rolling | $65 | 88.7% | $28,881 |
| Loras College | Dubuque | Rolling | $0 | 99.9% | $39,824 |
| Luther College | Decorah | Rolling | $0 | 71.5% | $52,120 |
| Morningside University | Sioux City | Rolling | $0 | 71% | $39,660 |
| Simpson College | Indianola | Rolling | $0 | 86.2% | $47,656 |
| University of Dubuque | Dubuque | Rolling | $0 | 88.6% | $42,095 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City | Nov 3, 2026 · EA | $80 | 83.6% | $33,371 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls | Rolling | $50 | 92.7% | $21,712 |
| Upper Iowa University | Fayette | Rolling | $0 | 96.5% | $19,475 |
| Wartburg College | Waverly | Rolling | $0 | 75.8% | $26,250 |
Built from each university's 2026–27 requirements as published on the Common App (updated September 25, 2026). Universities can change them during the season: confirm on the official page before you apply. Acceptance rates, international enrollment and costs come from the US Department of Education (IPEDS): fall 2024 admissions and enrollment, 2024–25 published tuition and fees. Download as CSV
Questions
How many universities in Iowa are on the Common App?
17 for 2026–27.
Which universities in Iowa are free to apply to for international students?
12 charge international applicants no application fee, including Briar Cliff University, Buena Vista University, Coe College and Grand View University.
What is the most selective university in Iowa?
On the Common App, Grinnell College: 14.5% of first-year applicants admitted for fall 2024.
What is the most affordable university in Iowa?
By published out-of-state tuition and fees for 2024–25, Upper Iowa University: $19,475.