by our College Data Analytics TeamUniversity of Iowa is a public institution in Iowa City, Iowa enrolling 22,264 undergraduates. It accepts 84% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 75%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #154 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 3%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
University of Iowa ranks #154 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 3%.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
University of Iowa was awarded 419 badges in the 2027 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2027 analysis, Iowa is ranked #154 out of 5,159 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This puts it in the top 5% of all schools in the nation.
Within the state, Iowa holds the #1 spot on the Best Colleges in Iowa ranking.
See all of the rankings for University of Iowa.
University of Iowa has an acceptance rate of 84%, which makes it somewhat selective. Make sure it’s not the only school you apply to, even if it’s your school of choice. Whether you get in or not will largely depend on how you compare to other applicants.
About 19% of students accepted to Iowa submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 570 and 670. Math scores were between 560 and 660.
Iowa received ACT scores from 57% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 21 and 28.
Learn more about University of Iowa admissions.
The student to faculty ratio at University of Iowa is about average at 16 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at University of Iowa is 88%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
University of Iowa has a freshmen retention rate of 90%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Iowa the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 75%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at University of Iowa.
In the current academic year, there are 22,264 undergraduates at Iowa.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at University of Iowa.
The overall average net price of Iowa is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15,316 | $15,489 | $19,930 | $23,811 | $26,266 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Iowa, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Iowa, approximately 42% of students took out student loans averaging $6,441 a year. That adds up to $25,764 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 3.3%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for University of Iowa.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from University of Iowa make about $64,762 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is good news for future University of Iowa graduates since it is 32% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at University of Iowa make the most money.
University of Iowa is an public institution situated in Iowa City, Iowa. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of University of Iowa.
Contact details for University of Iowa can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 101 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316 |
| Phone: | 3193353500 |
| Website: | www.uiowa.edu |
| Wikipedia: | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Iowa |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/universityofiowa |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/uiowa |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 25 majors graduated from University of Iowa. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 9,828 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 943 | $83,777 |
| Health & Physical Education | 625 | $31,109 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 582 | $60,823 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 449 | $73,501 |
| Behavioral Science | 365 | NA |
| Nursing | 315 | $71,154 |
| Marketing | 293 | $48,634 |
| Social Work | 227 | $39,266 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 214 | $37,499 |
14,031 students took at least one online class at University of Iowa.
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
Learn more about online learning at University of Iowa.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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