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University of Iowa
Located in Iowa City, IA, University of Iowa is a public university. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 84% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $22,531 per year. About 74% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $64,762 ten years after enrolling.
GPA range3.42–3.92
SAT (middle 50%)1130–1330
ACT (middle 50%)21–28
Test policyConsidered
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
74%
graduation rate
90%
freshman retention
$52,696
median earnings, 6yr
$64,762
median earnings, 10yr
What University of Iowa values
Very important
Also considered
From University of Iowa’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.
What University of Iowa requires
Required
Considered
From federal IPEDS data — what University of Iowa requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).
- What is University of Iowa's acceptance rate?
- University of Iowa admits about 84% of applicants.
- How much does University of Iowa cost?
- At University of Iowa, the average net price after aid is about $22,531 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $28,596 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
- What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Iowa?
- The middle 50% of admitted students score 1130–1330 on the SAT and 21–28 on the ACT.
- What are University of Iowa's application deadlines?
- University of Iowa's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 2, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
- What does University of Iowa value most in applicants?
- In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Iowa rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Class rank, and Test scores as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.
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