Admission Requirements
The University of Iowa is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest university in the state. The university is organized into 11 colleges offering more than 200 areas of study and seven professional degrees.
The University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities, with world-renowned faculty, groundbreaking research, and creative scholars who shape the world around us. Located in the heart of America, we benefit from the resources of a major metropolitan area while also enjoying the benefits of a small town.
We offer more than 200 areas of study for undergraduates, as well as more than 100 graduate and professional programs. Our students have the opportunity to learn from some of the world's leading scholars and to participate in groundbreaking research.
We are committed to providing an excellent education at an affordable price. Our tuition and fees are among the lowest of all public research universities in the nation. We also offer a variety of financial aid programs to help make college affordable for all students.
We are located in Iowa City, a vibrant community that is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States. Iowa City is home to a lively arts scene, a variety of restaurants and shops, and a variety of outdoor activities.
To be admitted to the University of Iowa, students must meet the following requirements:
• Submit an application for admission.
• Submit official high school transcripts.
• Submit official SAT or ACT scores.
• Submit a non-refundable application fee.
• Meet the minimum high school course requirements.
• Meet the minimum GPA requirements.
• Complete an interview with a member of the admissions staff.
Test Scoring
|
25th Percentile* |
75th Percentile* |
SAT Reading and Writing |
560 |
650 |
SAT Math |
550 |
660 |
ACT Composite |
22 |
29 |
ACT English |
21 |
30 |
ACT Math |
21 |
28 |
Financial Aid
State Aid |
|
Percentage of students receiving state aid |
1% |
Average state aid |
$4729 |
Institutional Aid |
|
Percentage of students receiving institutional aid |
62% |
Average institutional aid |
$10311 |
Student Loans |
|
Percentage of students receiving a student loan |
47% |
Average student loan |
$9031 |
Degrees Offered
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctor's degree-research/scholarship
- Doctor's degree-professional practice
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Post-master's certificate
Majors Offered
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- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology, General
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Archives/Archival Administration
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Astronomy
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Biostatistics
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Cell Biology and Anatomy
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
- Cognitive Science, General
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dance, General
- Dental Clinical Sciences, General
- Dental Public Health and Education
- Dentistry
- Digital Arts
- Directing and Theatrical Production
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Statistics and Research Methods
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Endodontics/Endodontology
- Engineering, General
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Health
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Epidemiology
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Finance, General
- Financial Mathematics
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
- Genetics, General
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Gerontology
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Services Administration
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- History, General
- Immunology
- Industrial Engineering
- Informatics
- Insurance
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- International Relations and National Security Studies, Other
- International/Globalization Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
- Labor and Industrial Relations
- Language Interpretation and Translation
- Latin Language and Literature
- Law
- Learning Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library and Information Science
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other
- Linguistics
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Informatics
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical Science/Scientist
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Medicine
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Meeting and Event Planning
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Microbiology, General
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Physiology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Musical Theatre
- Neurobiology and Anatomy
- Neuroscience
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Practice
- Nursing Science
- Nutrition Sciences
- Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
- Oncology and Cancer Biology
- Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery
- Organizational Leadership
- Orthodontics/Orthodontology
- Orthoptics/Orthoptist
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics
- Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
- Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
- Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Physics, General
- Physiology, General
- Playwriting and Screenwriting
- Political Science and Government, General
- Portuguese Language and Literature
- Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health, General
- Public Health, Other
- Radiation Biology/Radiobiology
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Rehabilitation Science
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
- Russian Language and Literature
- School Psychology
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Social Work, Other
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Sociology, General
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports Studies
- Statistics, General
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
- Sustainability Studies
- Systems Science and Theory
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Toxicology
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
- Writing, General