Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$11k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,964
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,927
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,616
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,616
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$23,580
Net price (after aid)$21,398
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$13,811
$30k – $48k$16,220
$48k – $75k$20,136
$75k – $110k$22,711
$110k+$24,580
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$64,762
Median debt at graduation$22,500
Est. monthly loan payment$239
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.9×Graduates earn about 2.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants18%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans42%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
73%
Freshman Retention
89%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$64.8k above avg
Strong completion rate
73% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
89% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$11k
Out-of-state
$32.9k
Net price
$21.4k
Pell
18%
Median debt
$22.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$64.8k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (25)
Natural Sciences
ChemistryPhysics
Social Sciences
PsychologySociology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringData Science
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
85%
SAT range
1130 - 1320
ACT range
22 - 28
Campus & Student Life
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Iowa City, IA 52242
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- Where is University of Iowa located?
- University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, IA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of Iowa?
- University of Iowa is a public university based in IA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Iowa?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Iowa is approximately 85%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of Iowa?
- University of Iowa's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,964 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of Iowa?
- University of Iowa reports total enrollment of approximately 29,603 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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