He went to state colleges: Central College (then known as the Central University of Iowa) in Pella, Iowa from 1870 to 1873; Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa from 1873 to 1875; and graduated from Central College in 1877.
The individual pursued higher education at several institutions: Central University of Iowa (previously referred to as the Central University of Iowa) in Pella, Iowa for three years, followed by two years at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa; he ultimately earned his degree from Central University of Iowa in 1877.