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University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA·Public·~84% acceptance

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.

Average cost
$22,531/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $28,596
Aid cuts ~$6,065/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 3
RD
May 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.42–3.92
SAT (middle 50%)1130–1330
ACT (middle 50%)21–28
Test policyRequired
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
74%
graduation rate
90%
freshman retention
$52,696
median earnings, 6yr
$64,762
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
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 3, Regular Decision around May 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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