University of Iowa
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Admission rate
84%
Undergrad enrollment
30,000
Test policy
Test Optional
NCAA division
DI
Admitted Student Profile
GPA middle-50%
3.40–3.82
SAT middle-50%
1100–1330
ACT middle-50%
22–29
Middle-50% means the 25th and 75th percentile of admitted students. Your student does not need to be at the top of this range to be competitive, but being below the 25th percentile generally means the school functions as a reach.
Merit Aid & Scholarships
University of Iowa offers 3 tracked merit aid scholarships with top awards up to $16,000/year.
Presidential Scholarship
$12,000 – $16,000/year (renewable)
Top-tier automatic; out-of-state
Old Gold Scholarship
$6,000 – $10,000/year (renewable)
Out-of-state students
Iowa Heritage Scholarship
$3,000 – $6,000/year (renewable)
Automatic merit; varies by profile
Application Information
Test policy: Test Optional
In-state tuition: $9,942/year
Out-of-state tuition: $32,249/year
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