Established in 1857, the Upper Iowa University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Fayette (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), Iowa. This institution also has branch campuses in Ankeny, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Waterloo, Alexandria, DeRidder, Janesville, Racine, Madison, Milwaukee, Quad Cities, Fort Leavenworth, Fort Riley, Fort Polk, New Orleans, Fort Sill, Prairie du Chien, Wausau, Hong Kong and Singapore. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Upper Iowa University (UIU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Upper Iowa University (UIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. This 166-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1851, the Coe College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Cedar Rapids (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Iowa. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Coe College is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Presbyterian religion. Coe College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. This 172-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Coe College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1860, the Simpson College is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Indianola (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Iowa. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Simpson College is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Simpson College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. This 163-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Simpson College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1852, the University of Dubuque is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Dubuque (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Iowa. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Dubuque (UD) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Presbyterian religion. University of Dubuque (UD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 171-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Founded in 1896, the Grand View University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Des Moines (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Iowa. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Grand View University (GVU) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Lutheran religion. Grand View University (GVU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. This 127-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this US higher education organization a non-selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. GVU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.