8 Iowa institutions report culinary programs (CIP 12.05 family) to the U.S. Department of Education: 8 public. Average net price, what students actually paid per year after grants, runs from $8,059 to $14,629, with a median of $10,199.
Program mix: 2 of the 8 report baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions. The largest campus on the list is Des Moines Area Community College (10,446 students). Every figure below comes from the College Scorecard and IPEDS federal data, retrieved July 2026. No rankings, just the numbers, sortable however you need them.
| School | City | Type | Tuition/yr | Net price/yr | Enrollment | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Davenport | Public | $4,848 | $14,017 | 3,520 | Culinary Arts |
| Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa | Public | $5,040 | $10,693 | 1,495 | Culinary Arts |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City | Public | $5,186 | $8,770 | 2,647 | Culinary Arts |
| Iowa Central Community CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Fort Dodge | Public | $5,496 | $9,328 | 3,103 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Marshalltown Community CollegeLowest average net price in the state: $8,059/yr after grants. | Marshalltown | Public | $5,496 | $8,059 | 788 | Culinary Arts |
| Des Moines Area Community CollegeLargest enrollment on this list (10,446 students). | Ankeny | Public | $5,790 | $11,171 | 10,446 | Culinary Arts |
| Kirkwood Community CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Cedar Rapids | Public | $6,176 | $9,705 | 7,591 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs | Public | $6,930 | $14,629 | 2,916 | Culinary Arts |
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What Culinary School Costs in Iowa
The lowest real-cost route in Iowa is Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown, at $8,059 a year average net price after grants. Public in-state tuition starts at $4,848 published, and community-college district residents can sometimes pay less than the listed rate. Sort the table by net price and check the out-of-state toggle if you are crossing state lines; residency can double the bill at public schools.
Iowa Culinary School FAQs
How many culinary schools are in Iowa?
8 Iowa institutions report culinary programs (CIP 12.05 family) to the U.S. Department of Education: 8 public. The count covers degree- and certificate-granting schools in the College Scorecard as of July 2026.
How much does culinary school cost in Iowa?
Average net price, what students actually pay per year after grants, ranges from $8,059 to $14,629 across Iowa culinary schools, with a median of $10,199. Published tuition is often higher; net price is the more accurate number.
What is the cheapest culinary school in Iowa?
Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown has the lowest average net price at $8,059 per year. Community college district residents can sometimes pay less than the published in-state rate.
Which Iowa schools offer baking and pastry programs?
2 Iowa schools reported baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions in the latest federal data, including Iowa Central Community College, Kirkwood Community College.
Culinary Schools in Nearby States
School list, tuition, net price, and enrollment from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS completions data (CIP 12.05 family), retrieved July 2026. Notes are computed from the same records. See our methodology for how these lists are built.