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
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (18)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Davenport, IA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Ellsworth Community College | Iowa Falls, IA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo, IA | Public | RN Diploma, ADN | — |
| Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa, IA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville, IA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs, IA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Marshalltown Community College | Marshalltown, IA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | Des Moines, IA | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | — |
| North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City, IA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar, IA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon, IA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Southeastern Community College | West Burlington, IA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Southwestern Community College | Creston, IA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| St Luke's College | Sioux City, IA | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | — |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City, IA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |