Iowa offers over 200 majors, minors and certificates. Students are encouraged to work across disciplines to find their passion. If you are unsure of what you’d like to study at Iowa, look at an open major, or take our MyMajors assessment to explore possible majors based on your interests and strengths.
The University of Iowa blends big-school opportunities with close, personal support to help you excel. We remove the barriers between arts and science, between students and faculty—but most of all, between you and anything you’d like to explore.
How many universities have both a state-of-the-art children’s hospital and a 3,883-pipe Klais organ? Or helped build the Voyager I satellite and the very first creative writing degree program? Just one: Iowa.
BEST PUBLIC UNIVERSITY BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
Among the top 2% of universities worldwide.
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY
RATIO
Get to know your professors.
INTERNATIONAL FULBRIGHT
SCHOLARS IN 2020
That’s the same as some Ivy League schools.
UNDERGRADS PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH
Gain experience now.
Big Ten athletics, theaters, music venues, 500+ student groups, community organizations, student philanthropy, hiking trails, bike paths, workout facilities, hundreds of restaurants and coffee shops and food carts and—you get the idea. There’s a lot to do in Iowa City. Every club, event, and activity is an opportunity to make new connections and find your own close-knit community on campus.
STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS
Or, start your own.
RESTAURANTS AND
CAFÉS
From vegan brunch to pie shakes.
ARTS PERFORMANCES Available EACH YEAR
For $5 or less.
NCAA DIVISION I
TEAMS
There’s nothing like a Hawkeye game.
Having big ideas isn’t enough—to excel in any career, you need to know how to share them and make them real. Iowa’s leadership in the study and craft of writing helps every Hawkeye learn communication skills that give them an edge. Dedicated career advising, thousands of on-campus job interviews, and countless opportunities for hands-on learning make Iowa grads stand out.
OVERALL JOB/GRADUATE SCHOOL PLACEMENT RATE
Business 97%
Education 91%
Engineering 96%
Liberal Arts and Sciences 94%
Nursing 99%
Pharmacy 97%
STUDENT
INTERNSHIPS
Everywhere from NASA to the Minnesota Vikings.
Employers have hired Iowa Graduates the past three years
Gain real-world skills that make résumés stand out.
STUDENTS STUDIED ABROAD LAST YEAR
Spanning the globe in 69 countries.
Score 245 or higher (residents), 255 or higher (nonresidents) on the Regent Admission Index. The Regent Admission Index (RAI) is a formula used by all Iowa public universities to make admission a simpler, more streamlined process. To calculate your RAI score, use the applicable formula below.
RAI FORMULA:
ACT and SAT Test Scores:
We understand that COVID-19 has caused limited access to ACT and SAT tests. Any academic disruptions you have experienced will not keep you from being considered for admission at the University of Iowa. We encourage you to apply for admission even if you do not have a test score. An individual review process will be used to make an initial admission decision for students who do not self-report a test score as part of their application. This temporary exemption by the Iowa Board of Regents removes the testing requirement for Fall 2021 applicants.
Admission requirements vary for each college that accepts first-year students.
Students who do not meet all direct admission requirements for their specific college will be carefully considered on a case-by-case basis. Those who are not directly admitted to their desired college begin school as a CLAS student, applying to their college of choice after completing prerequisite courses and earning a minimum GPA.
Colleges that do not accept first-year students directly include: Dentistry, Law, Pharmacy, Medicine, and the Graduate College.
| Finances | Cost |
|---|---|
| Iowa residents | $9,830* |
| Nonresidents | $31,793* |
| Standard housing and meal plans | $11,590 ** |
* Tuition and fees vary by academic program. Tuition and fees listed include a one-time University Records and Documents Fee of $225 for new students.
** Based on a weighted room average and unlimited (Gold) meal plan
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early to maximize your available assistance.
We offer a wide variety of scholarships and grants.
Access the housing application through your admissions profile on
myui.uiowa.edu
and pay the nonrefundable $75 housing application fee.
We have a number of housing options available to suit your ideal student experience. We strongly recommend applying for housing early. Assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply by May 3, 2021 for the opportunity to request a roommate and select your room.
