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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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4 Year, Public
Division 1
22,130 undergraduates
cost $10,964 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.

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Acceptance rate 84.7%
SAT score average 1220
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.83
Application fee $40
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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 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :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

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,964
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,616
Books & supplies $950
Other expenses $4,066
Cost of attendance* $28,596
Average financial aid package $14,263
Estimated cost $14,333 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $32,927
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,616
Books & supplies $950
Other expenses $4,066
Cost of attendance* $50,559
Average financial aid package $14,263
Estimated cost $36,296 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Iowa has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,130, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

30,042

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
72%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
8%

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
phone 3193353500
address https://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 85%.

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 $114,384.

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