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University of Iowa

Also known as: Iowa

📍 Iowa City, Iowa🏛️ Urban Setting👥 22,264 Undergrads🔗 uiowa.edu

Overview

University of Iowa is a very large public research university in Iowa City, Iowa. It enrolls about 22,264 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 84%. Graduates earn a median of $64,762 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

84%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,200

570–670

Net Price

$22,531

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

75%

Retention

90%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$64,762

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

83.6%

SAT Average

1,200

ACT Composite

21–28

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200570 – 670 (mid 50%)800

Math

200560 – 660 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

121 – 28 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,283

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$33,371

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$28,596

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$22,531

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$15,316
$30,001 – $48,000	$15,489
$48,001 – $75,000	$19,930
$75,001 – $110,000	$23,811
$110,001 +	$26,266

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

41.9%

Academics & Programs

University of Iowa offers programs across 22 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

23.9%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

10.0%

Health Professions

9.0%

Interdisciplinary Studies

8.7%

Engineering

7.8%

Social Sciences

6.5%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

4.8%

Visual & Performing Arts

4.8%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

75%

On-Time (4yr)

58%

Retention (FT)

90%

% Earning >$25K

85%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$52,696

8 years

$60,321

10 years

$64,762

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

73.7%

White

75.4%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

74.4%

Black or African American

2.8%

Asian

4.4%

Hispanic / Latino

8.9%

Two or more races

3.9%

International

1.3%

Gender

Women

56.6%

Men

43.4%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Iowa hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 84%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1200.

How much does University of Iowa cost?

In-state tuition is $11,283, and out-of-state is $33,371. Average net price after financial aid is $22,531.

What is University of Iowa known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, Health Professions.

What's the graduation rate at University of Iowa?

The 6-year graduation rate is 75%, and 90% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.