University of Iowa Admissions

ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid & More

Old Capitol at the University of Iowa
Old Capitol at the University of Iowa. Alan Kotok / Flickr
Updated March 24, 2017

University of Iowa Admissions Overview:

The University of Iowa has an acceptance rate of 81%, making it generally accessible to applicants. Along with an application, applicants will need to submit scores from the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. If you have any questions about the school or the admissions process, be sure to visit the school's website, or contact the admissions office. 

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Admissions Data (2015):

University of Iowa Description:

The University of Iowa or U of I straddles the Iowa River in Iowa City. The university is made up of 11 different colleges and has highly-ranked programs in nursing, creative writing and art, to name just a few. The university's strengths in the liberal arts and sciences earned it a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Some of the University of Iowa's graduate programs are consistently ranked among the top in the U.S. The Iowa Hawkeyes compete in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference, and historically the football, basketball and wrestling teams have enjoyed great success (compare the Big Ten).

Enrollment (2015):

  • Total Enrollment: 30,844 (23,357 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 48% Male / 52% Female
  • 85% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

  • Tuition and Fees: $8,575 (in-state); $28,813 (out-of-state)
  • Books: $950 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $10,108
  • Other Expenses: $2,242
  • Total Cost: $21,875 (in-state); $42,113 (out-of-state)

    University of Iowa Financial Aid (2014 - 15):

    • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 86%
    • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
      • Grants: 77%
      • Loans: 47%
    • Average Amount of Aid
      • Grants: $8,816
      • Loans: $7,106

    Academic Programs:

    Graduation and Retention Rates:

    • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 85%
    • Transfer Out Rate: 22%
    • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 51%
    • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 72%

    Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

    • Men's Sports: Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming, Football, Cross Country, Baseball, Basketball, Tennis, Wrestling
    • Women's Sports: Golf, Gymnastics, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Track and Field

    Data Source:

    National Center for Educational Statistics

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