2024 Best Colleges with Drama and Theatre Production Degrees in the Cedar Rapids Area

• Iowa City, IA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  3,837 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 3,837 reviews

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 86%

• Net price $17,599

• SAT range 1130-1350

• Cedar Rapids, IA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  522 reviews

Freshman: Nestled in the vibrant city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Coe College stands as a distinguished institution of higher learning, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and character development. Since its founding in 1851, Coe College has been an educational beacon, dedicated to shaping well-rounded individuals prepared to tackle the challenges of a rapidly evolving world. One of Coe College's defining features is its strong academic programs, which provide students with a comprehensive and rigorous education. The college offers a diverse range of undergraduate majors and minors across various disciplines, ensuring that students can explore their passions and discover new intellectual horizons. Whether pursuing studies in the humanities, sciences, arts, or business, Coe College provides a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and analytical skills.... Read 522 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 73%

• Net price $19,141

• SAT range 1080-1300

• Mount Vernon, IA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.41 out of 5  753 reviews

Sophomore: I am from San Francisco, and it was a very big change going from California to Iowa but Cornell College really made it feel easy, except for the snow and the cold! I love most of the professors and they are all very dedicated to their subjects and classes. The campus is gorgeous and very nice, if not a bit hilly. The main hub of campus, Thomas Commons, is a nice place to relax every once in a while when I don’t want to go to my dorm room or just want a place to sit for a bit. I like the sense of comfort I have when walking around campus and the student body, a feeling probably started by our incredibly kind President Brand. While the upperclassmen dorms are a bit rough, they’re okay and livable (sometimes, hahaha). Overall there is little I’d change; I really do feel supported here both as a person and as a student.... Read 753 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 81%

• Net price $22,667

• SAT range 1130-1340