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Located in Iowa City, Iowa, University of Iowa is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 25,928 prospective students applied, and 21,404 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,986 enrolled in the school. 26,432 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,224 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $8,073 plus fees of $1,533. Iowa is ranked 196 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Iowa is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Iowa within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#196 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#49 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Iowa
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Iowa
#223 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1130/1340 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.61 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Iowa Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $950 |
| Other Fees | $1,533 |
| Room and Board | $11,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,850 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,806 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $950 |
| Other Fees | $1,533 |
| Room and Board | $11,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,850 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,769 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 18% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 8% |
| Communication | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153658 IPEDS survey data for University of Iowa.
Current students may use the University of Iowa GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.