Private Colleges in Des Moines, IA

There's 2 private colleges found in Des Moines, IA. This is 20% of all the colleges listed in this city. You may find a list of all categories of Des Moines private colleges on this page to choose from.

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List of Des Moines Private Colleges

Following is the list of all private colleges found in Des Moines. The private colleges are alphabetically sorted by their names. You may sort them by their popularity using the 'Sort By' option bellow.

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Mercy College of Health Sciences

928 Sixth Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50309-1239
Vatterott College-Des Moines

7000 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA - 50321

Other Private Colleges Nearby

The following private colleges are located nearby Des Moines.

ITT Technical Institute-Clive (9 Miles)

1860 NW 118th St, Ste 110, Clive, IA - 50325
La James International College-Johnston (9 Miles)

8805 Chambery Blvd, Johnston, IA - 50131
Aveda Institute-Des Moines (10 Miles)

6905 Mills Civic Parkway #120, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
Faith Baptist Bible College (11.4 Miles)

1900 NW 4th St, Ankeny, IA - 50023-2152
Simpson College (14.5 Miles)

701 North C Street, Indianola, IA - 50125
PCI Academy-Ames (29.4 Miles)

309 Kitty Hawk Drive, Ames, IA - 50010
Central College (37.7 Miles)

812 University Street, Pella, IA - 50219
Grinnell College (47.5 Miles)

1115 8th Avenue, Grinnell, IA - 50112
La James International College-Ft Dodge (70.1 Miles)

2419 5th Avenue South, Fort Dodge, IA - 50501
La' James International College (88.8 Miles)

6322 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA - 50613

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