University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Iowa City, IA · Small city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 22,264 |
| Acceptance rate | 80% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1130–1340 · 21% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1120–1330 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 22–28 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 73% |
| First-year retention | 89% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 16:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $28,596 in-state · $50,684 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $55 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 3, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Parks, recreation & fitness, Health professions & nursing, Interdisciplinary, Engineering.
Iowa campus map
On campus
Hansen Football Performance Center, Hawkeye Softball Complex, Hoak Family Golf Complex, Duane Banks Field, Hawkeye Track Complex, Hancher Auditorium, Iowa Football Practice Field, Theatre Building, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Wig & Pen, The Vine, Freddy's, Jethro's BBQ, Peking Buffet, Panera Bread
- Coffee: River Room Cafe, The Java House, Food For Thought Cafe, Java House
- Nightlife: Flanagan's, Otis' Tailgators
- Shops: Golfletics, Hawk Shop, Fitness Sports - Running & Walking Shoe Store, Staples
- Museums and culture: Main Library, Stanley Museum of Art, Market Wagon
- Groceries: Maverik, Casey's General Store
- Parks: Black Spring Circle Park, Crandic Park, Emma's Run, Lucky Pawz Playground, Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park, Linder Tire Service Small Dog Yard