Physical Sciences colleges in Iowa, ranked by graduates
7 colleges in Iowa awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in 2023: 249 degrees, 1.7% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (1.4% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). Iowa State University graduated the most (77, 1.3% of its class). 3 of the 7 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 72%; the most selective is Grinnell College at 15%.
Physical Sciences colleges in Iowa
Every Iowa college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its physical sciences page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa State University | Public | 77 | 1.3% | 89% | 1310 |
| 2 | University of Iowa | Public | 77 | 1.5% | 84% | 1330 |
| 3 | Grinnell College | Private | 34 | 8.9% | 15% | 1470 |
| 4 | Drake University | Private | 18 | 2.5% | 64% | 1300 |
| 5 | Coe College | Private | 17 | 6.7% | 64% | 1230 |
| 6 | University of Northern Iowa | Public | 13 | 0.7% | 93% | 1200 |
| 7 | Luther College | Private | 13 | 3.8% | 72% | 1230 |
Questions about physical sciences colleges in Iowa
What is the best college for physical sciences in Iowa?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest physical sciences programs in Iowa are Iowa State University (77), University of Iowa (77), Grinnell College (34). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Iowa college in the field by output and shows each one's acceptance rate and admitted SAT so you can match it to your own numbers.
How many colleges in Iowa offer physical sciences?
7 four-year colleges in Iowa awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in 2023, 3 public and 4 private, for 249 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for physical sciences in Iowa?
At the 3 public universities on this list, Iowa residents are usually admitted at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants and pay in-state tuition. CollegeCalcAI applies the residency effect when you set your home state, and the per-major adjustment when you set the major.
Physical Sciences elsewhere
The same field in other states, and the national ranking.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 Completions (bachelor's degrees, first majors, CIP 2-digit series), joined to CollegeCalcAI's admissions dataset. Built 2026-09-19. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are not predictions or guarantees.