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The University of Iowa
Iowa City,
IA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate86%
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About Iowa
The University of Iowa is a public, state university in the town of Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa was founded in 1847. The college currently enrolls around 29,909 students per year, including 21,608 undergrads.
Iowa Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Iowa. The acceptance rate at Iowa is 86%. Out of 22,395 applications received in 2022, 19,304 students were offered admission.
| The University of Iowa Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 86% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 18% |
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The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa,.
If you want to see Iowa for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 80 to Iowa City, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Eastern Iowa.
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College Info
Iowa Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
May 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Jul 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Iowa is May 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Iowa is Jul 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Iowa SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1140 - 1330
Math SAT Range
560 - 670
Reading SAT Range
570 - 680
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1330 and Above
Good
1140 to 1330
Avg
1140 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Iowa students is 1235. Applicants with SAT scores of 1330 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Iowa, while applicants with SAT scores between 1140 to 1330 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1140 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Iowa.
Iowa Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$26,172
In State$48,135
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$10,964
$32,927
Fees
$1,642
$1,642
Housing
$12,616
$12,616
Books
$950
$950
Student Life
Wondering what life at Iowa is like? There are approximately 29,909 students enrolled at Iowa, including 21,608 undergraduate students and 8,301 graduate students. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 64% percent are from IA and 36% percent of students are from other states.
91%
Full Time9%
Part Time64%
In State36%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
29,909
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
86%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
May 1
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