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University of Iowa
Explore admissions details for University of Iowa, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About Iowa
University of Iowa is a public institution in Iowa City, IA. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, University of Iowa is broadly accessible with an acceptance rate of 85%. Reported student size is about 21,691, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
University of Iowa is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether University of Iowa should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
85%
Average SAT
1,220
Average ACT
26
Student Size
21,691
In-State Tuition
$10,964
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,927
Iowa Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
University of Iowa sits in the broadly accessible range with an acceptance rate of 85%. The average SAT shown here is 1,220, and the midpoint ACT composite is 26. Graduation rate is 73%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For University of Iowa, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
85%
Graduation Rate
73%
SAT Average
1,220
ACT Composite
26
SAT Reading
625
SAT Math
615
Graduation Rate
73%
Control
Public
Iowa Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
University of Iowa reports in-state tuition of $10,964 and out-of-state tuition of $32,927. Average net price is $21,398, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $26,883 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $22,500.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This University of Iowa cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$10,964
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,927
Average Net Price
$21,398
Attendance Cost
$26,883
Average Net Price
$21,398
Cost of Attendance
$26,883
Median Debt
$22,500
Iowa Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
University of Iowa enrolls about 21,691 students. Public control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $64,762.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this University of Iowa profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
21,691
Median Earnings
$64,762
Iowa GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.60 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 2.95 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from University of Iowa. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether University of Iowa looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
University of Iowa is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
Estimated Floor
2.60
Recommended GPA
2.95
Estimated Floor
2.60
Recommended GPA
2.95
How to Apply to Iowa Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether Iowa belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare University of Iowa with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
Iowa GPA, Current Grade, Final Exam, and Planner Calculators
Iowa Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at University of Iowa?
University of Iowa currently shows an acceptance rate of 85% in this dataset.
How competitive is University of Iowa?
University of Iowa is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
What GPA is competitive for University of Iowa?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.60 to 2.95 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does University of Iowa cost?
University of Iowa reports in-state tuition of $10,964, out-of-state tuition of $32,927, and an average net price of $21,398.
What test scores are shown for University of Iowa?
University of Iowa shows an average SAT of 1,220 and an ACT composite midpoint of 26.
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