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Allen College

Waterloo, Iowa 50703-1999

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Health sciencesTight-knitUrban

Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Allen College is a private urban institution in Waterloo, Iowa. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 279 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

graduates earn a median of $71,261 a decade after enrollment.

Established
1925
Type
Private healthcare-focused
Acceptance
SAT Avg
279Students
8:1Student:Faculty
Grad Rate
$71,261Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Allen College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$20,444
Books & Supplies$800
Median Debt at Graduation$18,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$199

Financial Intel

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

2

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (19)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
279
Gender Split
92% / 8%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 77%
Black 1%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 3%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$65,078
8 Years$66,161
10 Years$71,261

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

96Average

Estimated from IA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
175 mi(303 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
228 mi(395 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
245 mi(425 min)

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