Iowa educational statistics, stats - Iowa Area Development Group

Iowa is well known for its excellence in education. Here are just a few facts about Iowa's educational systems.

Iowa ranks 1st in the U.S. on average SAT composite scores - Morgan Quitno State Rankings 2002
Iowa ranks 7th in the nation on average ACT composite scores - Morgan Quitno State Rankings 2002
Iowa is 4th nationally in high school graduation rate with 84% - Morgan Quitno State Rankings 2002
78% of Iowa high school graduates plan to pursue postsecondary education - Measuring Up 2000: State-by-State Report Card for Higher Education, Progressive Policy Institute
60% public satisfaction with high school preparation vs. 43% nationwide. 59% employer satisfaction with college/university preparation vs. 46% nationwide - Public Agenda 2000
62 public and private colleges; 28 community college campuses.
Iowa State University, University of Iowa, Grinnell College, Drake University, University of Northern Iowa, University of Dubuque, Simpson College, Dordt College, Morningside College and Mt. Mercy College all rank in the top 100 of their respective lists for the 2001 College Rankings Report - US News & World Report, 2001 College Rankings
Iowa State University, University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa all rank above 35 in the Kiplinger Magazine report on the "Top 100 Public Universities for Value by Quality". - Kiplinger Magazine, 2001
Offspring Magazine ranks 4 Iowa school districts in the top 100 districts in the nation and the West Des Moines school district was recognized as the most academically successful in the Plains region. - Offspring Magazine, 2000