What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health and Wellness | 24 |
| Business Administration and Management | 22 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 17 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 |
| Accounting | 15 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 14 |
| Computer Science | 11 |
| Psychology | 11 |
Show the other 27 majors
| Political Science and Government | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 9 |
| Management Information Systems | 9 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 8 |
| History | 8 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 8 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 8 |
| Environmental Science | 7 |
| Human Services | 7 |
| Biochemistry | 6 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 |
| English Language and Literature | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Music | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 2 |
| Journalism | 2 |
| Sports Communication | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Neuroscience | 1 |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
| Sociology | 1 |
| Music Performance | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, American Rivers Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, American Rivers Conference
Basketball, Golf, Gymnastics, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling
Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, American Rivers Conference
Other Sports
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Esports, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
753,913 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Des Moines International (DSM)
Nearest hub airport
Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.8 of 20
Elevation
970 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
12°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
30.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
18 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$990 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Drake University17 mi
- Grand View University18 mi
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary26 mi
- Central College33 mi
- Iowa State University46 mi
- William Penn University48 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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