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Top ADN Programs in Iowa

Associate degree programs (ADN, ASN, AAS in Nursing) that prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN.

18 schools in Iowa reported ADN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified ADN program profile. ADN / ASN Programs in all states

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / ACEN directory

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

18 schools

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (18)

Des Moines Area Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAnkeny, IA

Des Moines Area Community College is a public community / two-year college in Ankeny, IA. It reported 1,818 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Eastern Iowa Community College District

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeDavenport, IA

Eastern Iowa Community College District is a public community / two-year college in Davenport, IA. It reported 149 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

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Ellsworth Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeIowa Falls, IA

Ellsworth Community College is a public community / two-year college in Iowa Falls, IA. It reported 35 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Hawkeye Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeWaterloo, IA

Hawkeye Community College is a public community / two-year college in Waterloo, IA. It reported 122 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

RN Diploma, ADN

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Indian Hills Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeOttumwa, IA

Indian Hills Community College is a public community / two-year college in Ottumwa, IA. It reported 48 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Iowa Central Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeFort Dodge, IA

Iowa Central Community College is a public community / two-year college in Fort Dodge, IA. It reported 172 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

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Iowa Lakes Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeEstherville, IA

Iowa Lakes Community College is a public community / two-year college in Estherville, IA. It reported 35 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Iowa Western Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCouncil Bluffs, IA

Iowa Western Community College is a public community / two-year college in Council Bluffs, IA. It reported 199 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

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Kirkwood Community College campus

Kirkwood Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCedar Rapids, IA

Kirkwood Community College is a public community / two-year college in Cedar Rapids, IA. It reported 291 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Marshalltown Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMarshalltown, IA

Marshalltown Community College is a public community / two-year college in Marshalltown, IA. It reported 57 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Mercy College of Health Sciences

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionDes Moines, IA

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Des Moines, IA. It reported 325 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

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North Iowa Area Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMason City, IA

North Iowa Area Community College is a public community / two-year college in Mason City, IA. It reported 48 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Northeast Iowa Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCalmar, IA

Northeast Iowa Community College is a public community / two-year college in Calmar, IA. It reported 136 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Northwest Iowa Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSheldon, IA

Northwest Iowa Community College is a public community / two-year college in Sheldon, IA. It reported 76 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Southeastern Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeWest Burlington, IA

Southeastern Community College is a public community / two-year college in West Burlington, IA. It reported 107 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

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Southwestern Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCreston, IA

Southwestern Community College is a public community / two-year college in Creston, IA. It reported 74 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

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St Luke's College

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionSioux City, IA

St Luke's College is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Sioux City, IA. It reported 60 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

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Western Iowa Tech Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSioux City, IA

Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public community / two-year college in Sioux City, IA. It reported 204 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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