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Best Colleges for Bachelor Degree in Computer Science

28 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

28 Colleges
📍 Iowa
🎓 Bachelor Degree

Showing 1–24 of 28 colleges in Iowa

Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 12.7%
Annual cost
$79,228/yr
Grad earnings
$62,830
SAT avg
1,486
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 15
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Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 12.7%
Annual cost
$79,228/yr
Grad earnings
$62,830
SAT avg
1,486
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 1
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Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 12.7%
Annual cost
$79,228/yr
Grad earnings
$62,830
SAT avg
1,486
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 15
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Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 78.8%
Annual cost
$52,436/yr
Grad earnings
$60,787
SAT avg
1,120
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Luther College
Decorah, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 73.3%
Annual cost
$62,845/yr
Grad earnings
$59,850
SAT avg
1,238
ACT mid
26
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Simpson College
Indianola, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 88.9%
Annual cost
$58,937/yr
Grad earnings
$59,274
SAT avg
1,410
ACT mid
24
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Loras College
Dubuque, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 91.8%
Annual cost
$48,380/yr
Grad earnings
$58,289
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Coe College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 70.7%
Annual cost
$64,682/yr
Grad earnings
$57,125
SAT avg
1,206
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Coe College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 70.7%
Annual cost
$64,682/yr
Grad earnings
$57,125
SAT avg
1,206
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Feb 1
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Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, Iowa
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$49,693/yr
Grad earnings
$54,475
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Central College
Pella, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 79%
Annual cost
$35,177/yr
Grad earnings
$54,317
SAT avg
1,115
ACT mid
22
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Cornell College
Mount Vernon, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 80.7%
Annual cost
$64,336/yr
Grad earnings
$53,460
SAT avg
1,246
ACT mid
27
Apply by Nov 15
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Northwestern College
Orange City, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 87%
Annual cost
$48,447/yr
Grad earnings
$49,802
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
24
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 71.8%
Annual cost
$52,490/yr
Grad earnings
$49,156
SAT avg
1,090
ACT mid
22
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Bachelor Degree in Computer Science in Iowa?
28 colleges and universities currently offer Bachelor Degree programs in Computer Science in Iowa, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Computer Science in Iowa?
University of Iowa leads with median graduate earnings of $64,762 ten years after enrollment for Bachelor Degree graduates.
Which Computer Science colleges in Iowa have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Mount Mercy University, Luther College, Saint Ambrose University, Simpson College. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Computer Science programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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