University of Iowa (UIowa)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	6,660
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	88%
On-time graduation rate	74%

Located in Iowa City, Iowa, UIowa is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that UIowa is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Iowa is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UIowa boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 86% and 72%, respectively.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

86.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,942

Cost of attendance at University of Iowa in 2022 for students from Iowa.

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Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,905

Cost of attendance at University of Iowa in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at University of Iowa received on average $11,007 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,007

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	809	18%	$4,806	$3,888,238
Other Federal Grant	1,201	27%	$4,564	$5,481,453
State Grant/Scholarships	317	7%	$1,549	$490,975
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,867	64%	$10,037	$28,775,406
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,157	71%	$11,007	$34,747,834

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Iowa students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Iowa students is 73.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 71.0%.

73.7%

asian 72.9% 159 students
African American 59.4% 123 students
white 76.4% 2,569 students
unknown 73.5% 25 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 64.7% 302 students
International Students 75.6% 294 students
Mixed Race 58.4% 90 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big Ten Conference
Baseball Big Ten Conference
Basketball Big Ten Conference
Track and Cross Country Big Ten Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Iowa provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Iowa offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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