Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Iowa
Colleges where at least a third of students receive federal Pell Grants, ranked by graduation rate.
Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Iowa4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.
How this list is made
- Schools in Iowa.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Academic Excellence grade B+ or better (the top 35% of rated colleges).
- At least a third of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, and the college has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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St. Luke's College
Sioux City, IA · Private nonprofitTop 1% for graduation
- 100% graduate
- 50% receive Pell Grants
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Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA · Private nonprofitVery good: Compass grade B+
- 66% graduate
- 36% receive Pell Grants
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Luke's College | About $20,000 | $15,000 | $61,033 | 100% |
| Emmaus Bible College | About $13,000 | $15,750 | $42,631 | 83% |
| Coe College | About $19,000 | $27,000 | $57,125 | 66% |
| Simpson College | About $22,000 | $26,000 | $59,274 | 63% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.