Colleges in Des Moines, IA
4 degree-granting colleges in Des Moines, sorted by published in-state tuition.
Colleges
4
in Des Moines
Cheapest
$19,087
Mercy College of Health
Median
$32,158
per year
| College | In-state | Out-of-state | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercy College of Health SciencesPrivateDes Moines · Less than 2-year | $19,087 | $19,087 | Private nonprofit |
| 2 | Grand View UniversityPrivateDes Moines · Less than 2-year | $32,158 | $32,158 | Private nonprofit |
| 3 | Drake UniversityPrivateDes Moines · Less than 2-year | $47,742 | $47,742 | Private nonprofit |
| 4 | Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical CenterPrivateDes Moines · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
Studying in Des Moines
Living at home while attending a local college is one of the biggest ways to cut costs — room and board often runs $10,000 to $15,000 a year on campus. If any of these schools is within commuting distance, the real savings can be larger than the tuition difference itself.