At a glance
Average net price
$22,531
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
74.6%
Admission rate
84%
Undergrad size
22,264
In-state tuition
$11,283
Out-of-state tuition
$33,371
Cost of attendance
$28,596
Median earnings (10y)
$64,762
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,200
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 90.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (28%), business (24%), stem (18%).
- STEM18%
- Health9%
- Business24%
- Humanities & arts28%
- Social sciences11%
- Trades & services10%
- Business23.9%~5,332 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Parks & recreation10.0%~2,229 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~2,006 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~1,939 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering7.8%~1,743 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences6.5%~1,436 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,071 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,062 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication4.5%~1,004 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts4.0%~891 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English3.2%~721 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.1%~681 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science2.0%~454 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~343 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.3%~294 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~289 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.2%~267 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~187 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~178 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~76 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~62 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 1,054 | $31,109 | $24,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 836 | $95,222 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 770 | $52,516 | $23,165 |
| Behavioral Sciences. | Bachelor's | 642 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Graduate certificate | 537 | $101,571 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 535 | $48,634 | $25,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 469 | $59,083 | $24,811 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 446 | $39,929 | $23,750 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 384 | $58,967 | $21,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 374 | $38,648 | $25,269 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 343 | $37,289 | $25,814 |
| Law. | First professional | 329 | $61,283 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 311 | $46,918 | $23,149 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 305 | $58,051 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 289 | $82,289 | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | Bachelor's | 282 | $28,536 | $24,386 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 268 | $38,689 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 256 | $37,220 | $24,250 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Graduate certificate | 254 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 246 | $56,188 | $22,500 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 235 | $42,807 | $22,407 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 231 | $43,677 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 223 | $37,499 | $24,929 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 210 | $30,684 | $25,512 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 206 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 197 | $30,057 | $27,000 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 193 | $34,092 | $25,907 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 192 | $85,649 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 191 | $51,874 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 190 | $63,367 | $23,109 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 186 | $65,863 | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Graduate certificate | 182 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Graduate certificate | 175 | $91,411 | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 174 | $35,879 | $23,250 |
| Dentistry. | First professional | 165 | $125,938 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 158 | — | $25,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Graduate certificate | 153 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 146 | — | $21,500 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 144 | $45,811 | $21,738 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Graduate certificate | 144 | $85,403 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Iowa
University of Iowa is a very large institution located in Iowa City, Iowa, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 22,264 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Parks & recreation, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Iowa — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,531 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $11,283 for in-state students and $33,371 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $28,596 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 74.6%, a strong completion outcome. 90.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $64,762 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Iowa confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Parks & recreation, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (28% of credentials), business (24% of credentials), stem (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Iowa accepts 84% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,200. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Iowa City, Iowa (city), University of Iowa draws students from across Iowa and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Iowa
Q.How much does University of Iowa cost?
The average net price at University of Iowa is $22,531 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $28,596.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Iowa?
University of Iowa has a 6-year graduation rate of 74.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Iowa?
University of Iowa admits 84% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Iowa graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Iowa graduate earns $64,762 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Iowa?
Published tuition is $11,283 in-state and $33,371 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Iowa located?
University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa (ZIP 52242).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Iowa at their official website.