UI Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 83.62%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1230. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $11,283
- Out-of-State Tuition: $33,371
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UI:
- Total Enrollment: 30,779, including 3,028 online students
- 22,738 Undergraduate, 8,041 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 43.9% men, 56.1% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 75%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 17%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 90%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 441 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 18 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 247 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UI Overview
University of Iowa (UI) is a four-year, public school located in Iowa City, IA. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The UI's tuition & fees is $11,283 for Iowa residents and $33,371 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 69% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,070.
The school has a total enrollment of 30,779 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
UI's acceptance rate is 83.62% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22.43%. The median SAT score is 1230 and the ACT score is 24.
UI ranked 179th in National Universities and 9th in Iowa Colleges rankings. University of Iowa is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Iowa is $11,283 for in-state students and $33,371 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $13,425 for in-state students and $32,372 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,611 for Iowa residents and $33,821 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,642 for Iowa residents and $30,043 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,283 | $33,371 |
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| Graduate | $13,425 | $32,372 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,611 | $33,821 |
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| Graduate | $13,642 | $30,043 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Iowa offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UI
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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