University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1847Small citySEVP certified
About
The University of Iowa (U of I, UIowa, or Iowa) is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest and largest university in the state. The University of Iowa is organized into 12 colleges offering more than 200 areas of study and 7 professional degrees. On an urban 1,880-acre campus on the banks of the Iowa River, the University of Iowa is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". In fiscal year 2021, research expenditures at Iowa totaled $818 million. The university was the original developer of the Master of Fine Arts degree, and it operates the Iowa Writers' Workshop, whose alumni include 17 of the university's 46 Pulitzer Prize winners.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$33,710
- Estimated total for international students
- US$51,307
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$11,622
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$29,219
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 22,264
- Graduate students
- 8,041
- International undergraduates
- 1%
- Students per teacher
- 16 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 84%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 570–670 · Maths 560–660
- ACT
- 21–28
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 76%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$70,727
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (326)
Bachelor's degrees78 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsBehavioral SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassical and Ancient StudiesClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminologyDanceData ScienceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature/Letters, OtherEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInsuranceInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsSystems Science and TheoryTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees84 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAdvanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsBehavioral SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDanceData ScienceDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEngineering, GeneralEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature/Letters, OtherEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHistoryIndustrial EngineeringJournalismLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLibrary Science and AdministrationLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPharmacology and ToxicologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees70 subjects
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArea StudiesBehavioral SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminologyCurriculum and InstructionEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsGeneticsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHistoryIndustrial EngineeringJournalismLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedical Illustration and InformaticsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPharmacology and ToxicologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)4 subjects
DentistryLawMedicinePharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Undergraduate certificates28 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsArea StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEngineering, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesGeography and CartographyGerontologyHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHospitality Administration/ManagementInsuranceIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismMechanical EngineeringMedieval and Renaissance StudiesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMuseology/Museum StudiesPublic HealthRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSustainability StudiesVisual and Performing Arts, GeneralVisual and Performing Arts, Other
Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Graduate certificates61 subjects
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsArea StudiesBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Corporate CommunicationsChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClimate ScienceClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCognitive ScienceCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunity/Environmental/Socially-Engaged ArtComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEngineering, GeneralEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature/Letters, OtherEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGerontologyHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHospitality Administration/ManagementInsuranceIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLibrary Science and AdministrationLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMechanical EngineeringMedical Illustration and InformaticsMedieval and Renaissance StudiesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMuseology/Museum StudiesNutrition SciencesOphthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied ProfessionsPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesReligious Music and WorshipRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsVisual and Performing Arts, GeneralVisual and Performing Arts, Other
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.