University of Iowa
101 Jessup HallIowa City, IA 52242
(319) 335-3500
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 33410
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: www.uiowa.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $8,079.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $20,861.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $40,191.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 460 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 700 |
| SAT Writing | ||
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
| ACT English | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 83% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 20% |
| Average Federal Grant | $3,988.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 2% |
| Average state aid | $5,705.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 55% |
| Average institutional aid | $8,562.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 50% |
| Average student loan | $7,013.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Advanced Legal Research/Studies
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences
- African Studies
- African-american/Black Studies
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Area Studies
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/art Studies
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Astronomy
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biostatistics
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Cell Biology and Anatomy
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical Nurse Leader
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Communication and Media Studies
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Comparative Law
- Comparative Literature
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Engineering
- Corrections
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dance
- Dental Clinical Sciences
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Dental Public Health and Education
- Dentistry
- Developmental and Child Psychology
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Directing and Theatrical Production
- Disability Studies
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Endodontics/Endodontology
- Engineering
- English Language and Literature
- English Language and Literature/Letters
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Epidemiology
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Experimental Psychology
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Finance
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
- Genetics
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science
- German Language and Literature
- Gerontology
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
- Health Services Administration
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- History
- Holocaust and Related Studies
- Human/Medical Genetics
- Immunology
- Industrial Engineering
- Informatics
- Information Science/Studies
- Insurance
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Public Health/International Health
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Global Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Labor and Industrial Relations
- Language Interpretation and Translation
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Law
- Legal Professions and Studies
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library and Information Science
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Linguistics
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical Scientist
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Medicine
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Music
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Neurobiology and Anatomy
- Non-professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate)
- Non-profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Practice
- Nursing Science
- Nutrition Sciences
- Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
- Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthodontics/Orthodontology
- Orthoptics/Orthoptist
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics
- Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
- Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
- Periodontics/Periodontology
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
- Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Physics
- Physiology
- Playwriting and Screenwriting
- Political Science and Government
- Portuguese Language and Literature
- Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Radiation Biology/Radiobiology
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Russian Language and Literature
- School Psychology
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Social Psychology
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sports Studies
- Statistics
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
- Sustainability Studies
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Toxicology
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
- Women's Studies
- Writing
- Actuarial Science
University of Iowa Scholarships
Summer Study Grants for Spanish-Speaking Countries
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa. Students must be participating in one of the following summer programs: CIC Program in Mexico, CIC Program in the Dominican Republic, Regents Hispanic Institute (Spain), USAC San Sebastian Program (Spain), or the Intensive Spanish Language Program (prior to ISEP year). Consideration given to financial need. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
Pella Undergraduate Engineering Scholarship
Scholarship for college juniors enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa College of Engineering majoring in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering. Students must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and demonstrate leadership skills. Number of awards may vary. more...
Margaret Fox Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department of Sport, Health, Leisure and Physical Studies. Students must demonstrate leadership skills and commitment for professional contributions. Due date may vary. more...
John Stanley Thor Memorial Award
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. Consideration given to financial need. Due date may vary. more...
Dr. Mary Agnella Gunn Memorial Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa College of Education. Students must have financial need, demonstrate promise in the field of teaching, be student teaching for a full semester in the area of English Education, and plan to teach after graduation. more...
Iowa Scholarships
Sophomore Success Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University majoring in Biology. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a minimum of 45 credits but no more than 89 credits. Number of awards may vary. A resume and a personal letter must be included with application packet. more...
Mark Westerbeck Memorial Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences majoring in Journalism. Due date may vary. more...
Iowa Community College Transfer Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa. Students must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA, demonstrate financial need, and graduated with an associate of arts (AA) degree. A FAFSA must be submitted by January 1st. Number of awards may vary. Award amount is up to full tuition. more...
Indian Health Scholarship Program
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa College of Nursing. Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, be U.S. citizens, and demonstrate academic achievement. Preference given to Native American students. Due dates are October 1st for the fall semester and March 1st for the spring semester. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Renewable. more...
Agricultural Education & Studies Professional Development Scholarship
Scholarship for Iowa residents who are undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University Department of Agricultural Education and Studies. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Norma Adams Memorial Scholarship Award
Annual award for Iowa residents who are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa College of Nursing. Students must demonstrate promise, professional achievement, be nominated, and be in their second or third clinical nursing course. more...
Matthew Simpson Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming, full-time, Simpson College undergraduates who are members of a United Methodist Church pursuing a four year degree. Selection criteria is based on outstanding academic achievements, ACT or SAT scores, leadership skills, community activities, and involvement in the church. Award amount and number of awards varies. Renewable. more...
Tze-Yen Teoh Leadership Scholarship
Scholarship for college sophomores enrolled full-time at Iowa State University. Students must have between 24 and 59 credit hours and demonstrate leadership. Due date may vary. more...
Willard A. Peterson Scholarship
Scholarship for Rock Island County, Illinois residents who are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa. Students must be pursuing a public health career. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Arthur J. & Harriet J. Moss Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors or seniors attending Northwestern College pursuing a career in Ministry, Christian Education, Missionary service or other full-time Christian work. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...