Most Selective Universities in Iowa
Rankings based on government-verified data for qualifying institutions in Iowa.
28 results
| # | Institution | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grinnell College | 13% |
| 2 | Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | 50% |
| 3 | William Penn University | 57% |
| 4 | Drake University | 64% |
| 5 | Clarke University | 68% |
| 6 | Morningside University | 71% |
| 7 | Coe College | 71% |
| 8 | Dordt University | 71% |
| 9 | Buena Vista University | 72% |
| 10 | Waldorf University | 73% |
| 11 | Luther College | 73% |
| 12 | Saint Ambrose University | 73% |
| 13 | Mount Mercy University | 79% |
| 14 | Central College | 79% |
| 15 | Cornell College | 81% |
| 16 | Graceland University-Lamoni | 83% |
| 17 | University of Iowa | 85% |
| 18 | University of Dubuque | 87% |
| 19 | Northwestern College | 87% |
| 20 | Simpson College | 89% |
| 21 | Iowa State University | 89% |
| 22 | Loras College | 92% |
| 23 | Upper Iowa University | 93% |
| 24 | University of Northern Iowa | 94% |
| 25 | Maharishi International University | 97% |
| 26 | Grand View University | 98% |
| 27 | Mercy College of Health Sciences | 99% |
| 28 | Wartburg College | 99% |
About This Ranking
This ranking is based on data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which provides comprehensive information about colleges and universities across the country.
Institutions are ranked by most selective metrics using the most recently available data. Only institutions with complete data for the ranking criteria are included.
Frequently Asked Questions
The top Most Selective university in Iowa is Grinnell College, followed by Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary. Rankings are based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.