University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA
PublicUrbanWebsite
Acceptance Rate
85%
Enrollment
21,691
Graduation Rate
73%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$64,762
Retention Rate
89%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)11301320
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2228
136

Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$10,964
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,927
Avg Net Price
$21,398
Room & Board
$12,616
Total COA
$26,883
Median Debt
$22,500

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$13,811
$30,001–48,000
$16,220
$48,001–75,000
$20,136
$75,001–110,000
$22,711
$110,001+
$24,580
Pell Grant Rate: 18%
Federal Loan Rate: 42%

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Sticker Price$45,543
Estimated Net Price$21,398 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
73%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$64,762
Retention Rate
89%
Median Debt
$22,500

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
23.3%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
10.9%
Interdisciplinary Studies
8.9%
Engineering
8.2%
Health Professions
7.9%
Social Sciences
6.8%
Communication
4.7%
Biology
4.5%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.5%
Education
3.4%

Demographics

Men 44%Women 56%
White
74.5%
Black
2.9%
Hispanic
9.2%
Asian
4.7%
Two or More
3.8%
International
1.6%

Application Info

Deadlines

EDII2025-11-03
EAII2026-02-02
App Fee (Domestic)$80

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.