University of Iowa Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
Total
Men
Women
Acceptance Rate
86%
84%
88%
Applicants
27,734
13,140
14,594
Admissions
23,862
11,029
12,833
Enrolled undergraduates
5,027
2,210
2,817
Enrolled total (including graduate students)
32,166
15,290
16,876
9,363 students enrolled in
some distance education courses.
3,062 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $40.
Application fee for graduates - $60.
Secondary school GPA
Required
Secondary school rank
Recommended
Secondary school record
Required
Completion of the college-preparatory program
Required
Recommendations
Neither required nor recommended
Formal demonstration of competencies
Neither required nor recommended
Admission test scores
Required
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Neither required nor recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Required
Typical SAT scores
Number of students submitting SAT scores
438
Percent of students submitting SAT scores
9%
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
625
Math
630
Typical ACT scores
Number of students submitting ACT scores
4,782
Percent of students submitting ACT scores
95%
ACT Composite
25
ACT English
25
ACT Math
25
University of Iowa Tuition
Total cost for students living
In-state
Out-of-state
On-campus
$22,607
$44,251
Off-campus
$21,923
$43,567
The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $10,450 and other expenses per full academic year.
University of Iowa provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 6,964 students.
Average Tuition and fees for academic year programs
In-state
Out-of-state
Tuition for Full-time undergraduates
$7,486
$29,130
Fees for full-time undergraduates
$1,479
$1,479
Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates
$374
$1,275
Tuition for Full-time graduates
$9,427
$28,163
Fees for full-time graduates
$1,533
$1,533
Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates
$609
$1,650
Programs and Degrees
Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
Total
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
890
334
14
1,238
Health Professions and Related Programs
329
212
449
990
Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies
621
24
1
646
Engineering
425
62
55
542
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
369
18
8
395
Social Sciences
355
21
14
390
Visual and Performing Arts
236
81
26
343
Psychology
274
15
28
317
English Language and Literature & Letters
156
75
7
238
Education
110
87
30
227
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
155
21
46
222
Mathematics and Statistics
141
28
29
198
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
183
183
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
59
97
2
158
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
104
40
6
150
Legal Professions and Studies
8
136
144
Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies
115
6
121
Physical Sciences
57
21
37
115
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
72
25
16
113
History
70
5
9
84
Natural Resources and Conservation
55
55
Library Science
37
37
Philosophy and Religious Studies
22
6
7
35
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
13
4
2
19
Architecture and Related Services
15
15
Grand Total
4,811
1,242
922
6,975
A total of 4,811 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at University of Iowa.
At the master's and doctor's level 2,164 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
Total
Men
Women
Graduation rate
74%
71%
76%
Full-time retention rate - 86%
Part-time retention rate - 79%
General info
Alternative names
Iowa UI
Founded
1847
Religious affiliation
Not applicable
Mission Statement
In pursuing its mission of teaching, research, and service,
the University seeks to advance scholarly and creative
endeavor through leading-edge research and artistic
production; to use this research and creativity to enhance
undergraduate, graduate, and professional education,
health care, and other services provided to the people of
Iowa, the nation, and the world; and to educate students
for success and personal fulfillment in a diverse world.
