University of Iowa
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
21,691
Men / Women
43% / 57%
White
75%
Hispanic
9%
Asian
5%
Black
4%
Mixed
4%
International
1%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
28%
Life & Natural Sciences
24%
Engineering, Computing & Math
12%
Education
7%
Arts
5%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$11,283
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$33,371
Est. In-State Cost
$14,596
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$43,169
10-Year ROI
$194,000
ROI Percentile
80th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
90%
4-Year Graduation Rate
58%
6-Year Graduation Rate
75%
Transfer-Out Rate
17%
Weather
Comfortable Days
105 (50th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,700 (67th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
260 (75th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
83%
Yield (Unbound)
22%
Early Action
Nov 1
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R1
Expenditure
| Life & Natural Sciences | $578M | #34 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $19M | #84 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $64M | #100 |
Graduate Degrees
| Life & Natural Sciences | 554 | #38 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 282 | #83 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 62 | #88 |
Honors College
Name
Honors Program
Students
2,500 (12%)
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
76%
SAT Range
1,130
–
1,330
ACT Range
21
–
28
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Education | 353 | 28% / 72% | 2% | $62,957 | |
| Elementary Education | 131 +2 | 15% / 85% | 0% | $57,526 | |
| English Education | 1 +21 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $59,973 | |
| General Education | 200 +2 | 36% / 64% | 3% | $66,844 | |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $59,973 | |
| Art Education | 2 +4 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $59,973 | |
| Music Education | 17 +1 | 35% / 65% | 0% | $59,973 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering | 392 | 73% / 27% | 2% | $101,832 | |
| Biomedical Engineering | 88 — | 58% / 42% | 1% | $100,648 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 41 — | 63% / 37% | 5% | $102,027 | |
| Civil Engineering | 48 — | 71% / 29% | 2% | $95,563 | |
| Computer Engineering | 42 +1 | 83% / 17% | 2% | — | |
| Electrical Engineering | 30 — | 83% / 17% | 13% | $124,351 | |
| Environmental Engineering | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | — | |
| Industrial Engineering | 45 — | 73% / 27% | 0% | $105,776 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 94 +1 | 86% / 14% | 0% | $96,983 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 2,762 | 38% / 62% | 2% | $69,684 | |
| Astronomy | 6 +1 | 83% / 17% | 0% | — | |
| Computer Science | 82 +3 | 83% / 17% | 5% | — | |
| Data Science | 11 +2 | 55% / 45% | 0% | — | |
| Informatics | 20 +1 | 60% / 40% | 10% | $97,774 | |
| Mathematics | 46 — | 63% / 37% | 9% | $83,917 | |
| Physics | 13 +10 | 85% / 15% | 0% | — | |
| Statistics | 14 — | 71% / 29% | 14% | — | |
| Systems Science and Theory | 13 — | 54% / 46% | 0% | — | |
| Biochemistry | 31 +1 | 58% / 42% | 6% | $98,490 | |
| Biology | 92 — | 39% / 61% | 3% | $68,125 | |
| Biomedical Sciences | 31 — | 26% / 74% | 0% | $68,125 | |
| Chemistry | 45 — | 44% / 56% | 7% | $69,388 | |
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| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 79 — | 1% / 99% | 1% | $80,273 | |
| Environmental Science | 27 +2 | 44% / 56% | 7% | $56,615 | |
| Environmental Studies | 15 +5 | 27% / 73% | 0% | $56,615 | |
| Exercise Science | 377 +4 | 30% / 70% | 1% | $73,565 | |
| Geosciences | 13 — | 46% / 54% | 0% | — | |
| Microbiology | 27 +2 | 41% / 59% | 4% | — | |
| Neuroscience | 60 +1 | 42% / 58% | 2% | — | |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | 8 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | $78,166 | |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 43 +1 | 5% / 95% | 0% | $78,166 | |
| Sports Studies | 10 +10 | 80% / 20% | 0% | $73,565 | |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 21 — | 5% / 95% | 0% | $76,069 | |
| Economics | 79 +15 | 77% / 23% | 16% | $89,036 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 12 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $58,364 | |
| Sport Management | 102 — | 72% / 28% | 1% | $73,565 | |
| African American Studies | 4 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $62,960 | |
| American Studies | 2 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 12 +12 | 42% / 58% | 0% | — | |
| Anthropology | 13 +8 | 23% / 77% | 0% | $47,708 | |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 4 +7 | 50% / 50% | 25% | — | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 289 +9 | 21% / 79% | 1% | — | |
| Classical Languages | 7 — | 29% / 71% | 0% | — | |
| Communication Studies | 145 +6 | 24% / 76% | 1% | $71,739 | |
| Criminology | 58 +23 | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| English | 47 — | 21% / 79% | 4% | $59,144 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 115 +25 | 35% / 65% | 1% | — | |
| French | 11 +3 | 36% / 64% | 0% | $56,661 | |
| Geography | 10 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | — | |
| German | 1 +4 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| History | 66 — | 67% / 33% | 2% | $65,935 | |
| Intercultural and International Studies | 9 +2 | 44% / 56% | 0% | $57,852 | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 75 +26 | 32% / 68% | 1% | $75,365 | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 27 +5 | 11% / 89% | 4% | — | |
| International Affairs | 24 +10 | 58% / 42% | 0% | $77,467 | |
| Italian | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 100% | $56,661 | |
| Journalism | 81 +7 | 33% / 67% | 1% | $64,003 | |
| Linguistics | 14 +6 | 36% / 64% | 0% | — | |
| Philosophy | 11 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 112 +22 | 55% / 45% | 0% | $71,572 | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 +1 | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Russian | 3 +1 | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Social Work | 40 +3 | 8% / 92% | 0% | $63,393 | |
| Sociology | 27 +2 | 19% / 81% | 0% | $65,527 | |
| Spanish | 28 — | 36% / 64% | 0% | $56,661 | |
| Women's Studies | 7 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $62,960 | |
| Art History | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $53,243 | |
| Dance | 16 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $47,100 | |
| Film Studies | 46 +8 | 63% / 37% | 0% | $49,745 | |
| Music | 59 +4 | 36% / 64% | 0% | $47,696 | |
| Musical Theatre | 2 +2 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $48,143 | |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 7 +22 | 43% / 57% | 0% | $48,143 | |
| Studio Art | 93 +2 | 19% / 81% | 3% | $53,243 | |
| Theatre Arts | 11 +3 | 36% / 64% | 0% | $48,143 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Nursing | 232 | 9% / 91% | 0% | $117,556 | |
| Nursing | 232 — | 9% / 91% | 0% | $117,556 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Public Health | 68 | 13% / 87% | 1% | $124,275 | |
| Public Health | 68 +1 | 13% / 87% | 1% | $124,275 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tippie College of Business | 1,199 | 63% / 37% | 2% | $97,900 | |
| Accounting | 146 — | 63% / 37% | 2% | $107,755 | |
| Actuarial Science | 12 +2 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $108,336 | |
| Business Analytics | 112 +83 | 76% / 24% | 5% | $108,336 | |
| Finance | 360 +35 | 79% / 21% | 3% | $100,603 | |
| Insurance | 2 +54 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $107,511 | |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 142 +24 | 58% / 42% | 1% | $84,456 | |
| Marketing | 251 +15 | 43% / 57% | 1% | $85,163 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 174 +4 | 54% / 46% | 2% | $105,839 |
Rankings
Fun and Games
Party til You Drop (Out)
Party Schools
Rage
Engineering, Computing & Math
No, I Can't Fix Your Printer
Computer Science
10k-Student Server Crashers
The "I Understand Interstellar" Elite
Physics & Astronomy
Wave Function
No Words Allowed
Pure Mathematics
Sigma Grindset
Life & Natural Sciences
Pre-Med Reject Waiting Room
Biology
Evolving
X-Ray Vision Required
Clinical Diagnostics
Scan Squad
Doomsday Prepping with Data
Environmental Science
Sustainability Squad
Behind Every Doctor
Health Services
Bedside Manner Bunch
Memorizing 206 Bones
Human Biology
Muscle Memory
Where Diagnoses Begin
Laboratory Sciences
Slide Sleuths
Future Heroes (With 12-Hour Shifts)
Nursing
Code Blue Ready
Legal Drug Dealers
Pharmacy
Mortar & Pestle
Talk About a Career
Phonoaudiology
Voice Coaches Plus
Saving Lives One Spreadsheet At a Time
Public Health
Population Health
Business & Economics
PowerPoint Presentation Power Rankings
Business Administration
Regional Boardroom Rulers
Pivot Tables & Missing Pallets
Business Analytics
Supply Chain Bottlenecks
It's Basic Supply and Demand, Bro
Economics
Comparative Advantage State Anchors
The Spreadsheet Doctors
Healthcare Administration
The Hospital C-Suite Pipeline
Humanities & Social Sciences
Professional Yapping
Communication & Journalism
Local News Anchors
Much Ado About Nothing
English, Literature & Writing
Page Turners
Future Lawyers (and Their Future Anxiety)
Law
Objection!
I Want To Understand Myself
Psychology
Sampler Platter
Everything is a Construct
Sociology & Anthropology
The Collective
Grammar Police Academy
World Languages & Linguistics
NY Times Crossword Puzzle Experts
Education
No Johnny, Don't Eat Your Buggers
Early Education
Sandbox Specialists
Surviving PTA Karens
General Education
Classroom Ready
Hablas Pedagogy?
Languages Education
ESL Squad