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2021 Best Colleges in Iowa for Students from Kenya

3 Colleges
$25,701 Avg Tuition & Fees*
47% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

It's not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for international students. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Colleges for Kenyan Students in Iowa ranking.

We analyzed 3 colleges and universities across Iowa to determine which were the best for Kenyan students in Iowa. Our ranking is based on several objective factors, including the school's overall quality and the total number of international students at the school. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another.

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Top Colleges in Iowa for Students from Kenya

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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Our 2021 rankings named Iowa State University the best school for Kenyan students in Iowa working on their bachelor’s degree. Iowa State is a public institution located in Ames, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,998 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 8.1% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Malaysia come to Iowa State to study.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Iowa helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Kenyan students in Iowa. Located in Iowa City, Iowa, the large public school handed out 5,998 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 5.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Iowa come from such countries as China, South Korea, and India.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Northern Iowa helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Kenyan students in Iowa. UNI is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,555 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 3.5% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UNI are Saudi Arabia, China, and Mexico.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 3 schools only.

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