Tuition (in-state)$10,900
Student : faculty16:1
Acceptance85%
Enrollment31,000
Walk score72
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Education
| Programs | Writing, nursing, business, engineering, pharmacy |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 75% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $10,900 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $33,200 |
| Room and board | $13,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 16:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 75%
Location and walk score
72/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Prairie Lights bookstore
- Pedestrian Mall
- Kinnick Stadium wave
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 6,500 |
|---|
- Tippie MBA
- College of Law
- Carver College of Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Writers' Workshop MFA
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$55,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months87%
Career servicesPomerantz Career Center; UI Health Care is the state's largest employer
Top employers of recent graduates
- University of Iowa Health Care
- Deloitte
- Collins Aerospace
- John Deere
- Principal
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
70%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Pomerantz Career Center internships
- Tippie internship requirement
- Iowa in Washington
Alumni
| Living alumni | 300,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Gene Wilder
- Tennessee Williams
- Ashton Kutcher
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Iowa Scholars Award$2,000 to $8,500 per year merit · Deadline: Automatic
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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