Overview

The University of Iowa is a University institution located in Iowa City, IA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 108 Calvin Hall
Iowa City, IA  52242
United States

Contact Debra Miller
Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Evaluation
Email: admissions@uiowa.edu
Phone: 319-335-3847
Fax: 319-335-1535

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Asian Studies/civilization
Latin American Studies
Russian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Microbiology, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Labor And Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Research And Development Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Informatics
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
English Language And Literature/letters, Other
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Chinese Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Japanese Language And Literature
Linguistics
Portuguese Language And Literature
Russian Language And Literature
Sanskrit And Classical Indian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Family Practice Nurse/nursing
International Public Health/international Health
Music Therapy/therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist
Pharmacy
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-nursing Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Public Health Education And Promotion
Public Health, General
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies/civilization
International/globalization Studies
Medieval And Renaissance Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/museum Studies
Systems Science And Theory
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Reserve Officer Training Corps (Jrotc, Rotc)	Associate	Bachelors
Air Force ROTC/air Science
Army ROTC/military Science
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Criminology
Economics, General
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Drawing
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Jazz/jazz Studies
Jewelry Arts
Keyboard Instruments
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Musical Theatre
Painting
Percussion Instruments
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Stringed Instruments
Voice And Opera
Woodwind Instruments

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

22,434

Applied

19,340

Accepted

21,608

Enrolled

Female Admissions

12,835

Females Applied

11,263

Females Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

9,560

Males Applied

8,041

Males Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.81

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Minimum Regent Admission Index (RAI) requirement of 245 for residents, 255 for nonresidents

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	May 1st	August 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	July 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	610	570	680
SAT Math	575	560	670
ACT Composite	26	22	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,711

In-state

30,674

Out-of-state

8,711

In-district

Fees

1,642

Full-time student fees

11,476

Room & board

7,407

Room only

Financial Aid

13,178

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,034

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

13,569

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,104

Avg. Loan Aid

6,312

Avg. Grant Aid

9,814

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

54%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

21,608

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

36%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.54%
Black or African American	3.03%
White or Caucasian	74.33%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	4.89%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	3.75%
Other	2.61%

Gender

Male (44.26%)

Female (55.74%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	25%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
River Fest Annual Spring Festival, Homecoming and Dance Marathon

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Association of Residence Halls, Graduate Student Senate, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Organization for the Active Support of International Students (OASIS) and Dance Marathon

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 1	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing		Division 1	No
Rugby			No
Sailing			No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No
Table Tennis			No
Tennis	No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 1	No
Crew	No	Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby			No
Sailing			No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis			No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

1,598

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,404

Part-time - 194

Male - 865

Female - 733