2024 Best Colleges for Public Health Studies in Iowa

• Iowa City, IA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  3,838 reviews

Freshman: Overall, there are so many resources available to students. Everywhere I go, it seems like university administration is dying to give away opportunities to students. Whether it be scholarships, clubs, food, or merch, I think every time I walk into the IMU there's an event involving a giveaway. The school did an amazing job planning and scheduling events for freshman during the OnIowa! week where only freshman had moved in. I actually met a lot of my current friends during that week. My only negative experience regarding administration is an inconsistency with the dining hall food and with completing work orders for dorms. Also, the apps used for doing laundry in the dorms have been glitchy, and sometimes prevent people from using machines that are clearly not in use. The campus is beautiful, and very different than any other campus I've been too because it's so engrained into the fabric of Iowa City itself. There's lots of bike paths and nature if you need a break from the city as well... Read 3,838 reviews

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 86%

• Net price $17,599

• SAT range 1130-1350

• Cedar Falls, IA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  1,461 reviews

Freshman: I am quite pleased with my experience at the school. There are many options for food, in addition to dining halls. I also like that the campus is smaller, but it still provides many options to get its students involved. One of my favorite things is how many study spaces there are; there are lounges in the dorms, extra seating within each education building, multiple floors in the library, and more. I have found that in the music organizations I am in, there is generally a positive feeling. The people I have met are willing to support and help others. I also like that there a lot of options for classes, within my major and beyond. One thing I would like to see change is inclusion of air conditioning in all dorm buildings. For context, there was recently a heat wave and many students left their dorms to seek out other temporary housing. It seems unfair that student are forced to find another place to stay because the on-campus room they pay for creates painful living conditions.... Read 1,461 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 86%

• Net price $15,231

• SAT range 980-1190

• Waverly, IA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.58 out of 5  634 reviews

Alum: My experience at Wartburg positively changed who I was as a person primarily because of the community and amount of support that faculty and staff put into their students: the effort you put in you truly receive in return! I had multiple opportunities to put a part of something that I truly felt I belonged in: choirs, work studies, clubs/organizations, connecting with alumni and prospective students, so many second families I cherish. I was also a part of the COVID student population, and while that was a trying time for us all, I always felt safe and reassured by the efforts Wartburg made to make sure we could return to normalcy as quickly as possible while following guidelines. If I had the chance to go back to college and redo my undergraduate degree, I would absolutely choose Wartburg again and again for the people, the experiences, and the love that Wartburg showed me and I show back now!... Read 634 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 83%

• Net price $23,022

• SAT range 990-1200

• Cedar Rapids, IA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  295 reviews

Freshman: Mount Mercy is a great university. The staff and students are friendly. The professors really care about your success and do everything they can to make sure you are successful. There are so many resources available to students like ACE (Academic Center for Excellence), the Mustang Market, and office hours with professors. By utilizing these things, I was able to make it through my freshman year of college.... Read 295 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 81%

• Net price $25,345

• SAT range —

• Des Moines, IA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  156 reviews

Freshman: Someone is always there to help others in time of need and this school has great professionals that stand by their students, to see that their students become successful throughout their plan in life. They have the tool for their students to achieve their goals... Read 156 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 97%

• Net price $18,129

• SAT range —

• Waterloo, IA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  56 reviews

Other: Overall, I would say that I am having a wonderful time at Allen College! One of my favorite things so far is how the professors are so engaged with their students and truly want them to succeed. I have never had a problem with any of them. On top of that, any of the staff one can encounter is kind and helpful to any confused student or visitor. The overall facilities are good overall; no complains there.... Read 56 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $6,953

• SAT range —