Dare to Compare
With planning and some mindful decisions, college really can be affordable. At Clinton,
Muscatine and Scott Community colleges, an investment in a college education can positively
change your life AND create more opportunities for your future career success. Our
tuition is the lowest in the state of Iowa, plus we offer scholarships, grants and
loans. You can also improve your 'personal economy' by living at home instead of paying
expensive room and board.
Compare for yourself: Here's a list of the 2018-2019 tuition, fees, and room and board
costs for Iowa's colleges and universities:
EICC Colleges
| College | Tuition & Fees | Room & Board | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Community Colleges | $5,148* | N/A | $5,148 |
| Muscatine Community College | $5,148* | $5,400 | $10,584 |
| Scott Community Colleges | $5,148* | N/A | $5,148 |
Private Colleges
| Private Colleges | Tuition & Fees | Room & Board | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Cliff+ | $30,819 | $11,752 | $42,571 |
| Buena Vista | $32,270 | $9,538 | $46,808 |
| Central | $37,295 | $10,280 | $47,575 |
| Clarke | $33,036 | $12,824 | $45,860 |
| Coe | $44,050 | $9,480 | $53,530 |
| Cornell | $42,300 | $9,384 | $51,684 |
| Dordt | $30,896 | $13,064 | $43,960 |
| Drake | $41,650 | $10,158 | $51,808 |
| Graceland | $29,240 | $8,760 | $38,000 |
| Grand View | $27,518 | $8,988 | $36,506 |
| Grinnell | $52,392 | $12,810 | $65,202 |
| Loras | $34,184 | $8,275 | $42,459 |
| Luther | $42,290 | $9,460 | $51,570 |
| Maharishi | $27,530 | $11,200 | $38,730 |
| Morningside | $30,030 | $9,610 | $39,640 |
| Mt Mercy | $31,998 | $9,534 | $41,532 |
| St Ambrose | $30,908 | $13,860 | $44,768 |
| Simpson | $39,144 | $8,380 | $47,524 |
| U of Dubuque | $30,756 | $10,755 | $41,511 |
| Upper IA | $30,450 | $4,560 | $35,010 |
| William Penn | $25,600 | $6,952 | $32,552 |
Technical Schools
| Technical Schools | Tuition & Fees | Room & Board | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaplan University | $14,201 | - | $14,201 |
State Universities
| State Universities | Tuition & Fees | Room & Board | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | $9,900++ | $8,720 | $18,620++ |
| University of Iowa | $9,500++ | $11,172 | $20,672++ |
| University of Northern Iowa | $9,107++ | $11,185 | $20,992++ |
*Annual tuition and fees based on 32 credit hours per year for Iowa residents. Annual
out-of-state tuition is $7,280 for 32 credit hours per year. Subject to change.
++ Amounts rounded up to first whole dollar amount.
For more information call:
- Clinton Community College, 563-244-7007
- Muscatine Community College, 563-288-6012
- Scott Community College, 563-441-4007