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Best Colleges for Business Administration in Iowa

The best colleges for a Business Administration degree in Iowa, led by University of Iowa, Iowa State University and Dordt University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Business Administration programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Business Administration in Iowa?

Based on our rankings, University of Iowa is the top-ranked college for Business Administration in Iowa. Other top choices include Iowa State University, Dordt University, Drake University.

What are the best Business Administration schools?

The best Business Administration schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Iowa, Iowa State University, Dordt University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Business Administration?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Business Administration programs is approximately $37,596 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Business Administration degree?

A bachelor's degree in Business Administration typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Business Administration rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Business Administration graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Business Administration programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $58,613 per year. Below are the highest-paying Business Administration programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. University of Iowa — Iowa City, IA · 83.6% acceptance · SAT 1,200 · $33,371 tuition · 75% grad rate
  2. 2. Iowa State University — Ames, IA · 88.7% acceptance · SAT 1,204 · $28,881 tuition · 75% grad rate
  3. 3. Dordt University — Sioux Center, IA · 68.5% acceptance · SAT 1,221 · $37,050 tuition · 70% grad rate
  4. 4. Drake University — Des Moines, IA · 63.9% acceptance · SAT 1,292 · $52,130 tuition · 74% grad rate
  5. 5. Saint Ambrose University — Davenport, IA · 77.3% acceptance · SAT 1,093 · $36,658 tuition · 61% grad rate
  6. 6. Luther College — Decorah, IA · 71.5% acceptance · SAT 1,218 · $52,120 tuition · 71% grad rate
  7. 7. Central College — Pella, IA · 86.2% acceptance · SAT 1,147 · $20,988 tuition · 66% grad rate
  8. 8. Morningside University — Sioux City, IA · 71% acceptance · $39,660 tuition · 50% grad rate
  9. 9. William Penn University — Oskaloosa, IA · 51.9% acceptance · SAT 984 · $29,750 tuition · 33% grad rate
  10. 10. Clarke University — Dubuque, IA · 71.8% acceptance · SAT 1,054 · $40,910 tuition · 56% grad rate
  11. 11. Coe College — Cedar Rapids, IA · 64% acceptance · SAT 1,223 · $54,666 tuition · 66% grad rate
  12. 12. Mount Mercy University — Cedar Rapids, IA · 82.5% acceptance · $40,878 tuition · 58% grad rate
  13. 13. Grand View University — Des Moines, IA · 99.1% acceptance · $34,762 tuition · 54% grad rate
  14. 14. Graceland University-Lamoni — Lamoni, IA · 80.8% acceptance · $20,950 tuition · 42% grad rate
  15. 15. Briar Cliff University — Sioux City, IA · $36,956 tuition · 48% grad rate
  16. 16. Buena Vista University — Storm Lake, IA · 77.6% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $41,798 tuition · 54% grad rate

Best Colleges for Business Administration in Iowa on PickACampus