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Colleges in Des Moines, IA

Des Moines is home to 3 colleges with about 6,284 students on campus. The largest is Drake University. 4 more colleges are within 15 miles.

U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDS
Colleges
3
degree-granting, in Des Moines
Students on campus
6,284
fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Drake University
4,094 on campus
Most selective
Drake University
admits 64% of applicants
Lowest net price
Grand View University
$21,774 a year after aid
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All 3 colleges in Des Moines

Drake UniversityGrand View UniversityMercy College of Health Sciences
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus

Also in Des Moines: UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology (career schools).

Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).

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Other colleges near Des Moines

4 more colleges are within 30 miles of Des Moines.

Des Moines Area Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Ankeny9.3 mi18,993 students
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical CenterUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · West Des Moines10.9 mi1,412 students
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Ankeny11.4 mi396 studentsSimpson CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Indianola14.5 mi1,102 students

Straight-line distance from the center of Des Moines. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.

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