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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 84%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $22,508
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $70,727
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Iowa is a public college in Iowa City, IA with 22,264 undergraduates. It admits 84% of applicants, and admitted students average 1200 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $22,508 per year ($15,353 for families earning under $30,000). 76% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $70,727 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 84%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 25,682
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 21,746
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 23%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing570–670
200800
SAT Math560–660
200800
ACT Composite21–28
136
What University of Iowa looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $29,219
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,622
- Out-of-state tuition
- $33,710
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,353
- $30–48k$15,374
- $48–75k$17,179
- $75–110k$22,278
- $110k+$26,721
Get a personal estimate with University of Iowa's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 76%
- Freshman retention
- 90%
- Median earnings
- $70,727
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,262
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 22,264
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 20%
- White74%
- Hispanic9%
- Black3%
- Asian4%
University of Iowa FAQ
What is University of Iowa's acceptance rate?+
University of Iowa admits 84% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Iowa?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 570–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 560–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1200.
What ACT score do you need for University of Iowa?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–28.
Is University of Iowa test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Iowa?+
In Fall 2023, 25,682 students applied to University of Iowa and 21,746 were admitted; 5,064 enrolled.
Does University of Iowa consider legacy status?+
No. University of Iowa reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Iowa require an essay?+
University of Iowa reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Iowa cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $29,219 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,508.
What is University of Iowa's graduation rate?+
76% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 153658 · How we use this data
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