University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA • publicDI | Big Ten | FBS
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 23,911 • Total: 32,864
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
101 Jessup Hall
Iowa City, IA
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Website
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
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
$22,582
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$44,545
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $9,016
Out-of-state: $30,979
Room & Board
$950
Books & Supplies
$12,616
Students Receiving Pell Grants
68%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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