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Divine Word College

Epworth, Iowa 52045

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Close-knit campus — outstanding completion rates

Divine Word College is a private rural institution in Epworth, Iowa. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 61 undergraduates with a 5:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

100% of students graduate within four years.

Established
1946
Motto
Your Future is Our Mission
Type
Private Roman Catholic non-profit coeducational basic and higher education institution

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4 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
Acceptance
SAT Avg
61Students
5:1Student:Faculty
100%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Divine Word 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$15,000
Room & Board$4,200
Books & Supplies$300

Financial Intel

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

10000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (9)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
61
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
12%

Race & Ethnicity

White 3%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 11%
Int'l 84%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate100.0%

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from IA state average

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
159 mi(276 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
174 mi(302 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
210 mi(364 min)

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