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University of Iowa

University of Iowa is a large, public institution located in Iowa City, ia. Founded in 1847, University of Iowa offers undergraduate degrees in 333 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 21,545 undergraduates
cost $10,353 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Iowa? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 86.0%
SAT score average 1222
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.83
Application fee $55
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Key deadlines

June
30
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May
01
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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Iowa is known for one of its top majors: Health and Physical Education/Fitness. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Languages and Literature
Law and Legal Studies
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Finance and Financial Management Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Marketing
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,353
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,476
Books & supplies $950
Other expenses $4,104
Cost of attendance* $26,883
Average financial aid package $14,263
Estimated cost $12,620 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $32,316
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,476
Books & supplies $950
Other expenses $4,104
Cost of attendance* $48,846
Average financial aid package $14,263
Estimated cost $34,583 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Iowa has a total undergraduate enrollment of 21,545, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

30,042

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
55%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
30%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Iowa, students love their Association of Residence Halls. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 101 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316
phone 319-335-3500
address www.uiowa.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Association of residence halls

Graduate student senate

National society of collegiate scholars

Organization for the active support of international students (oasis)

Dance marathon

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Iowa to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Iowa?

University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, ia.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Iowa? 

The acceptance rate for University of Iowa is 86%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Iowa?

The average high school GPA for University of Iowa students was 3.83.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Iowa?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Iowa including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $107,532.

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