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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 84% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Iowa is a public institution located in the city setting of Iowa City, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 22.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 84%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
22.3K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
84% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading570 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math560 - 660
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 28
1typical 50% range36
84%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing24% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Engineering8% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $309,352
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Dentistry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $172,943
Earnings 5yr: $165,250
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $139,677
Earnings 5yr: $145,651
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,306
Earnings 5yr: $135,774
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $132,152
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $131,086
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,316
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $128,962
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,526
Earnings 5yr: $139,178
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $127,420
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $123,753
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Statistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,676
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,411
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,346
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,273
Earnings 5yr: $110,931
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,005
Earnings 5yr: $110,605
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,555
Earnings 5yr: $100,851
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,644
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,361
Earnings 5yr: $178,334
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,329
Earnings 5yr: $90,804
Debt: $27,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,208
Earnings 5yr: $110,672
Debt: $25,875
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$22,531
In-State Tuition$11,283
Out-of-State Tuition$33,371
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
18%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
71%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$52,696
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$64,762
Completion Signals
75%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
90%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,207
Est. Monthly Payment
$197/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
22%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$88,575
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