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)1130–1320
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)22–28
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)
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University of Iowa's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
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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