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Divine Word College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 150
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 100%

Located in Epworth, Iowa, Divine Word College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that Divine Word College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Divine Word College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, Divine Word College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Divine Word College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 86% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

100%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,200

Cost of attendance at Divine Word College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $9,543
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,200

Cost of attendance at Divine Word College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $25,701
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Divine Word College received on average $9,250 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,250
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 0 0% - -
Other Federal Grant 0 0% - -
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 100% $9,250 $9,250
Total Grant & Scholarships 1 100% $9,250 $9,250

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Divine Word College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Divine Word College students is 100.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 100.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 100.0%.

100.0%

  • International Students 100.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Divine Word College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Divine Word College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

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