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Best Women's Track and Field colleges in Iowa

Explore colleges in Iowa recruiting Women's Track and Field athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches.

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170 coaches recruiting Women's Track and Field in Iowa
Overview

Women's Track and Field colleges in Iowa

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

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35
Coaches recruiting
170
  • 4Division I
  • 1Division II
  • 10Division III
  • 11NAIA
  • 8Junior college

Iowa has 35 colleges with Women's Track and Field programs. Of those, 4 compete in NCAA Division I, 1 in NCAA Division II, 10 in NCAA Division III, 11 in the NAIA and 8 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Iowa, Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa. 8 schools compete in the American Rivers Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceSouthwestern Community College · $9,410Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveGrinnell College · 15%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of Iowa · 30,779Undergraduate students
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Every Women's Track and Field program in Iowa

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Division I · 4

University of Iowa logoUniversity of IowaIowa City · Big TenIowa State University logoIowa State UniversityAmes · Big TwelveUniversity of Northern Iowa logoUniversity of Northern IowaCedar Falls · Missouri ValleyDrake University logoDrake UniversityDes Moines · Pioneer Football League

Division II · 1

Upper Iowa University logoUpper Iowa UniversityFayette · Great Lakes Valley

Division III · 10

Cornell College logoCornell CollegeMount Vernon · MidwestBuena Vista University logoBuena Vista UniversityStorm Lake · American RiversCentral College logoCentral CollegePella · American RiversSimpson College logoSimpson CollegeIndianola · American Rivers

NAIA · 11

Grand View University logoGrand View UniversityDes Moines · Heart of America AthleticDordt University logoDordt UniversitySioux Center · Great Plains AthleticGraceland University, Lamoni logoGraceland University, LamoniLamoniClarke University logoClarke UniversityDubuque · Heart of America Athletic

Junior college · 8

Iowa Western Community College logoIowa Western Community CollegeCouncil Bluffs · Region 11Indian Hills Community College logoIndian Hills Community CollegeOttumwa · Region 11Iowa Central Community College logoIowa Central Community CollegeFort Dodge · Region 11Des Moines Area Community College logoDes Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny · Region 11

Other associations · 1

Emmaus Bible College logoEmmaus Bible CollegeDubuque · NCCAA Division I, Midwest
Questions

Questions about Women's Track and Field colleges in Iowa

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in Iowa have Women's Track and Field?

35 colleges in Iowa have Women's Track and Field programs: 4 Division I, 1 Division II, 10 Division III, 11 NAIA and 8 Junior college.

Which colleges in Iowa have D1 Women's Track and Field?

4 colleges in Iowa compete in NCAA Division I Women's Track and Field: Drake University, Iowa State University, University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa.

Which colleges in Iowa have D2 Women's Track and Field?

1 college in Iowa competes in NCAA Division II Women's Track and Field: Upper Iowa University.

Which colleges in Iowa have D3 Women's Track and Field?

10 colleges in Iowa compete in NCAA Division III Women's Track and Field: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, Cornell College, Grinnell College, Loras College, Luther College, Simpson College and 2 more.

Which colleges in Iowa have NAIA Women's Track and Field?

11 colleges in Iowa compete in NAIA Women's Track and Field: Briar Cliff University, Clarke University, Dordt University, Graceland Universit, Graceland University, Lamoni, Grand View University, Mount Mercy University, Northwestern College and 3 more.

Which colleges in Iowa have JUCO Women's Track and Field?

8 colleges in Iowa compete in NJCAA junior college Women's Track and Field: Des Moines Area Community College, Hawkeye Community College, Indian Hills Community College, Iowa Central Community College, Iowa Western Community College, North Iowa Area Community College, Southeastern Community College and Southwestern Community College.

What is the most affordable college in Iowa with Women's Track and Field?

Southwestern Community College has the lowest average net price at $9,410 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Women's Track and Field programs in Iowa compete in?

The American Rivers Conference has the most Women's Track and Field programs in Iowa.

How do I contact Women's Track and Field coaches in Iowa?

There are 170 coaches recruiting Women's Track and Field in Iowa. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Women's Track and Field colleges by division in Iowa

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D1 Women's Track and Field colleges in Iowa

4 schools in Iowa compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Women's Track and Field colleges in Iowa

1 school in Iowa competes in NCAA Division II.

D3 Women's Track and Field colleges in Iowa

10 schools in Iowa compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Women's Track and Field colleges in Iowa

11 schools in Iowa compete in NAIA.

JUCO Women's Track and Field colleges in Iowa

8 schools in Iowa compete in NJCAA junior college.