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University of Iowa

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA · City · 22,264 students
4
Year
Public
City
Large (10k+)
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Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The University of Iowa is a premier public research institution best known as the nation's premier "Writing University" due to its world-renowned creative writing programs, while also boasting top-ranked colleges in business, nursing, and health sciences. Situated in Iowa City—a vibrant, welcoming UNESCO City of Literature—the university offers a quintessential Big Ten student experience defined by passionate school spirit, championship athletics, and a bustling downtown directly adjacent to campus. What truly sets Iowa apart is its deeply compassionate community culture, famously exemplified by the "Kinnick Wave" tradition where 70,000 stadium fans wave to patients in the overlooking children's hospital, alongside unparalleled undergraduate opportunities to collaborate across the arts and sciences.

Wikipedia:The University of Iowa is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest and largest university in the state. The University of Iowa is organized into 12 colleges offering more than 200 areas of study and 7 professional degrees.

Location
Iowa City, IA, 52242-1316 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
188 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$28,596
Out-of-state COA
$50,684
Avg net price
$22,531
Room & board
$12,920
In-state tuition
$11,283
Out-of-state tuition
$33,371
Books & supplies
$950/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,316
$30–48k
$15,489
$48–75k
$19,930
$75–110k
$23,811
$110k+
$26,266
Admissions
Admit rate
84%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1200
Reading 570–670
Math 560–660
ACT midpoint
26
Composite 21–28
English 20–28
Math 19–27
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

University of Iowa accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
74%
4-yr on-time completion
58%
1st-yr retention
90%
Transfer-out rate
18%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
75%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
7%
Median earnings (6yr)
$52,696
Median earnings (10yr)
$64,762
Median debt
$22,500
Monthly loan payment
$239
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500–$26,344
Debt (90th percentile)
$30,762
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
18%
First-generation
22%
Median family income
$72,993
Independent students
13%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
74%
Hispanic
9%
Black
3%
Asian
4%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$52,696
10 years after entry
$64,762
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness543
Finance and Financial Management Services391
Behavioral Sciences327
Marketing301
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing229
Business Administration, Management and Operations201
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities191
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods183
Human Resources Management and Services169
Communication and Media Studies161
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods155
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other148
Accounting and Related Services143
Political Science and Government139
Economics126
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other114
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Institutional
Endowment
$3.5B
Classification
R1: Very High Research
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
88%
Avg faculty salary
$12,922/mo
Instructional spend/student
$15,714
Federal loan rate
42%

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