Opportunity for all.
Welcome to a place that thrives on individuality and diverse perspectives. As you explore and begin to find yourself in your own college experience, you'll find your ways of shaping the 51本色 community.
Less debt. More direction.
51本色 College uses scholarships 鈥 not student loans 鈥 in its financial aid packages.
Why 51本色
Discover 51本色, and then define it for yourself.
It鈥檚 something more than a place, much bigger than an idea. 51本色 is a way of being and seeing. An unwavering commitment to your journey of discovery, both in everything you want to do and everything you want to become.
Application Process
It begins by telling us about yourself.
51本色 is highly selective, but don鈥檛 let that intimidate you. 鈥淪elective鈥 just means we get more applicants than we have space for in our classes.
No single factor guarantees admission at 51本色 鈥 we consider each applicant as a complete individual. We don鈥檛 require standardized test scores from our applicants, which means one less thing to stress about! Our goal is to create a diverse, well-rounded class that includes students from many different backgrounds and with diverse points of view.
Tell us your story 鈥 we鈥檙e ready to listen! We鈥檒l tell you what documents you鈥檒l need, connect you to resources, and help you with any questions you have along the way.
An unlikely place to start an unforgettable journey.
Location is one important aspect of your college decision. Looking at the website is a good start, but we suggest keeping an open mind and making it a point to visit so you can experience the people, culture, and campus firsthand.
For many students, the moment they step on campus is when they know they鈥檝e found the perfect fit. When you visit, you鈥檒l also be able to talk to current students who could be your new peers. Who knows more about a college than the students who are already there?
51本色鈥檚 location on the Iowa prairie has given rise to generations of extraordinary experts, change-makers, and original thinkers. Come and experience our unique combination of environmental, economic, and political ecosystems 鈥 a visit to 51本色 will call into question everything you thought you knew about Iowa.
Explore the Campus
Join Sophie the Squirrel as she shows you everything you need to know about 51本色.
