Known for business — major research university
University of Iowa is a public institution in Iowa City with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1220, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 21.7K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
73% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,762 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,398.
Established
1847
Mascot
Herky the Hawk
Type
Public research university
85%Acceptance
1220SAT Avg
21,691Students
15:1Student:Faculty
73%Grad Rate
$64,762Earnings 10yr
$21,398Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate84.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1220
Reading & WritingMid: 625
570660
MathMid: 615
560660
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 26
2228
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$10,964
Tuition (out-of-state)$32,927
Room & Board$12,616
Books & Supplies$950
Total Cost of Attendance$26,883
Average Net Price$21,398
Median Debt at Graduation$22,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$239
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$13,811
$30–48K$16,220
$48–75K$20,136
$75–110K$22,711
$110K+$24,580
Programs (333)
Student Body
Undergrads
21,691
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%
Race & Ethnicity
White 75%
Black 3%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 5%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate73.1%
Freshman Retention89.3%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$52,696
8 Years$60,321
10 Years$64,762
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$55,600
Men
$69,200
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Varsity Sports — Hawkeyes
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia