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University of Iowa: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

University of Iowa admits about 83.6% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1130–1330 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 23–29 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 83.6%
SAT range 1130-1330
Net price $22,508
Graduation rate 75.8%

University of Iowa At a Glance

LocationIowa City, Iowa
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment22,264
Acceptance Rate83.6%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)570-670
SAT Range (Math)560-660
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1130-1330
Average SAT (Combined)1200
ACT Range21-28
Average Net Price$22,508/yr
Tuition (In-State)$11,622/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$33,710/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate75.8%
Full-Time Retention Rate90.4%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$70,727
Median Debt at Completion$21,262

How University of Iowa Compares

University of Iowa is more selective than about 39% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 22,264 students, it is larger than about 70% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

Iowa State University Ames, IA — 89% acceptance University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA — 84% acceptance St. John's University-New York Queens, NY — 83% acceptance University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA — 83% acceptance Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI — 83% acceptance Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA — 83% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Iowa's acceptance rate?

University of Iowa's acceptance rate is about 83.6%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for University of Iowa?

Admitted students at University of Iowa typically report a combined SAT score between 1130 and 1330 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does University of Iowa require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check University of Iowa's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of University of Iowa?

The average net price reported for University of Iowa is $22,508 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also University of Iowa's official site.