| AIB College of Business | Private, For-profit, 2 to 4 years | Associates | Des Moines, 50321 |
| American College of Hairstyling-Des Moines | Private, Non-profit, 2 to 4 years | Non-degree granting | Des Moines, 50309 |
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Masters and First Professional | Des Moines, 50312 |
| Drake University | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Doctoral and First Professional | Des Moines, 50311 |
| Grand View College | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Bachelors | Des Moines, 50316 |
| Iowa Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology | Private, For-profit, 2 to 4 years | Non-degree granting | Des Moines, 50309 |
| Iowa School of Beauty | Private, Non-profit, 2 to 4 years | Non-degree granting | Des Moines, 50322 |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Bachelors | Des Moines, 50309 |
| Vatterott College | Private, Non-profit, 2 to 4 years | Associates | Des Moines, 50321 |
