Iowa
Catholic Colleges in Iowa
Iowa has 7 accredited Catholic colleges. 6 have a faith scorecard so far, and 1 is Compass Recommended.
Map of Catholic colleges in Iowa
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Highest-rated Catholic colleges in Iowa
Top lists in Iowa
- Best Catholic colleges 5
- Catholic colleges with the strongest sacramental life 5
- Catholic colleges with the strongest Catholic core 5
- Catholic colleges with the strongest campus culture 4
- Catholic colleges with the strongest service and justice 5
- Catholic colleges with a full-time priest chaplain 3
- Best Catholic colleges for nursing 4
- Best Catholic colleges for business 5
- Best Catholic colleges for education 5
- Best Catholic colleges for biology and pre-med 5
- Best Catholic colleges for psychology 5
- Best Catholic colleges for philosophy 4
- Best Catholic colleges for computer science 5
- Best Catholic colleges for communications and journalism 5
- Catholic colleges with the highest graduation rates 5
- Best small Catholic colleges 4
All Catholic colleges in Iowa
| School | Compass Score | Faith | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loras College CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Dubuque · Private nonprofit | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $20,716 | 1,213 | |
| Saint Ambrose University CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Davenport · Private nonprofit | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | CAcademics: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $24,691 | 2,703 | |
| Mount Mercy University CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Cedar Rapids · Private nonprofit | CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | CAcademics: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $20,168 | 1,451 | |
| Clarke University CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Dubuque · Private nonprofit | CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | CAcademics: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $24,479 | 1,025 | |
| Briar Cliff University CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Sioux City · Private nonprofit | DFaith: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | CAcademics: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $23,907 | 940 | |
| Divine Word College RecommendedCompass Recommended: a Faith score of 80 or higher, at least three of the four pillars rated, and none below C (55). A school with an Academic Excellence score must also reach 80 on its Compass Score.CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Epworth · Private nonprofit | — | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | N/AAcademics: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | — | 61 |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Des Moines · Private nonprofit | — | N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | CAcademics: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $26,924 | 907 |
Common questions
How many Catholic colleges are in Iowa?
7 accredited Catholic colleges report a Roman Catholic affiliation to the U.S. Department of Education.
Which Catholic colleges in Iowa are Compass Recommended?
Divine Word College. Recommended means a Faith score of 80 or more with no weak pillar, and a Compass Score of 80 or more where academic data exists (how it works).
Where can Catholic students find Mass at other colleges in Iowa?
2 other colleges in Iowa have a Catholic life rating so far. See Catholic campus ministries in Iowa.
What about Catholic high schools?
Iowa has 25 Catholic high schools. See Catholic high schools in Iowa.
Dioceses
- Archdiocese of Dubuque · The Most Reverend Thomas Zinkula
- Diocese of Davenport · The Most Reverend Dennis G. Walsh
- Diocese of Des Moines · The Most Reverend William M. Joensen
- Diocese of Sioux City · The Most Reverend John E. Keehner Jr.