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University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA • public • I | Big Ten | FBS
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Acceptance
84.7%
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Grad Rate
73%
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Cost
$23,156 / $45,244

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 23,911 • Total: 32,864
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
101 Jessup Hall
Iowa City, IA
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Website
uiowa.edu
Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 10,475 (43.8%) • Female: 13,436 (56.2%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 1,147 4.8%
Black/African American 737 3.1%
Hispanic/Latino 2,179 9.1%
White 17,674 73.9%
Two or More Races 915 3.8%
International 398 1.7%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
84.7%
21,746 admitted from 25,682 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 570-660
Math: 560-660
Total: 1130-1320
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
22-28
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$55
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/03/2025
RD: 02/02/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
73.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate
57.2%
Freshman Retention Rate
89.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
9.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$23,156
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$45,244
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $9,286
Out-of-state: $31,374
Room & Board
$12,920
Books & Supplies
$950
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$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
Students Receiving Pell Grants
68%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
Big Ten
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (6)
Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling
Women's Sports (12)
Basketball Field Hockey Golf Gymnastics Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
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Common questions about University of Iowa

What is University of Iowa's acceptance rate?
University of Iowa accepts 85% of applicants, from 25,682 applications.
How much does University of Iowa cost?
Tuition and fees are $9,286 in-state and $31,374 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $15,316 on average after aid.
Does University of Iowa require SAT or ACT scores?
University of Iowa requires test scores from some applicants.
What ACT score do you need for University of Iowa?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 22 and 28 on the ACT.
What is University of Iowa's graduation rate?
73% of students graduate within six years.