The 2025 average SAT score of public Iowa colleges is 1217 which is 20 points higher than previous SAT score of 1197.
Iowa State University has the highest SAT score of 1250 among 3 Iowa colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
The table below shows the 3 Iowa colleges with the highest SAT scores along with important academic statistics.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $27,988 and graduate tuition & fees is $28,751 for the academic year 2024-2025.
| School Name | SAT Score | ACT Score | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Total Population | Graduation Rate | Students to Faculty Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - | Iowa State University Ames, IAPublic, 4-year | 1,250 10 | 24 | 88.66% | 28.84% | $28,881 ($10,787) | 30,380 | 75.00% | 18 to 1 |
| 2 - | University of Iowa Iowa City, IAPublic, 4-year | 1,230 10 | 24 | 83.62% | 22.43% | $33,371 ($11,283) | 30,779 | 75.00% | 16 to 1 |
| 3 - | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IAPublic, 4-year | 1,170 40 | 22 | 92.74% | 31.10% | $21,712 ($9,936) | 9,278 | 68.00% | 18 to 1 |
| Average | 1,217 | 23 | 88.34% | 27.46% | $27,988 ($10,669) | 23,479 | 72.67% | 17 to 1 |