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Best Colleges for Bachelor Degree
in Design and Applied Arts

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

26 Colleges
📍 Iowa
🎓 Bachelor Degree

Showing 1–24 of 26 colleges in Iowa

Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 64.1%
Annual cost
$62,407/yr
Grad earnings
$71,901
SAT avg
1,288
ACT mid
28
Apply by Feb 15 Decision Mar 15
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Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 64.1%
Annual cost
$62,407/yr
Grad earnings
$71,901
SAT avg
1,288
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 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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Wartburg College
Waverly, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 99.4%
Annual cost
$61,832/yr
Grad earnings
$56,201
SAT avg
1,136
ACT mid
23
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 15
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Wartburg College
Waverly, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 99.4%
Annual cost
$61,832/yr
Grad earnings
$56,201
SAT avg
1,136
ACT mid
23
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 15
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Wartburg College
Waverly, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 99.4%
Annual cost
$61,832/yr
Grad earnings
$56,201
SAT avg
1,136
ACT mid
23
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Wartburg College
Waverly, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 99.4%
Annual cost
$61,832/yr
Grad earnings
$56,201
SAT avg
1,136
ACT mid
23
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Morningside University
Sioux City, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 70.6%
Annual cost
$50,429/yr
Grad earnings
$55,494
SAT avg
910
ACT mid
N/A
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Clarke University
Dubuque, Iowa
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 68.2%
Annual cost
$52,899/yr
Grad earnings
$55,396
SAT avg
1,060
ACT mid
21
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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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
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Grand View University
Des Moines, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 98.4%
Annual cost
$46,188/yr
Grad earnings
$52,824
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
20
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Upper Iowa University
Fayette, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 93.4%
Annual cost
$48,422/yr
Grad earnings
$52,766
SAT avg
929
ACT mid
21
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Upper Iowa University
Fayette, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 93.4%
Annual cost
$48,422/yr
Grad earnings
$52,766
SAT avg
929
ACT mid
21
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Dordt University
Sioux Center, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 71.2%
Annual cost
$49,722/yr
Grad earnings
$52,559
SAT avg
1,175
ACT mid
25
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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
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Bachelor Degree in Design and Applied Arts in Iowa?
26 colleges and universities currently offer Bachelor Degree programs in Design and Applied Arts in Iowa, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Design and Applied Arts in Iowa?
Drake University leads with median graduate earnings of $71,901 ten years after enrollment for Bachelor Degree graduates.
Which Design and Applied Arts 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 Design and Applied Arts 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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