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Fields of Study
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Business
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Dentistry
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Education
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Engineering
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Law
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Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Medicine
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Nursing
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Pharmacy
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Public Health
Good to Know
The University of Iowa is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest and the second-largest university in the state. The University of Iowa is organized into 12 colleges offering more than 200 areas of study and seven professional degrees.
Rankings
83
(National U)
530
(QS World Ranking)
Location
Iowa City, IA
Enrollment
34,942
Acceptance Rate
86%
Personal Statement
Not required
Applicants who do not submit SAT/ACT scores may be required to submit a personal statement,
Application Method(s)
CGPA
3.0
(Freshman)
2.5
(Transfer)
English Proficiency
80
TOEFL
6.5
IELTS
110
DET
Intakes
Fall: August
Spring: January
Some programs do not offer Spring and/or Summer admissions.
Freshmen: click here for more info
Transfers: click here for more info
Fees
$53,026
Total
$36,547 / $16,479
Tuition / Living
SAT / ACT
Optional
Deadlines
Transfer
Nursing and Pharmacy programs have different deadlines,
Scholarship
Becky Hanson
rebecca-hanson@uiowa.edu
Associate Director, International Outreach & Recruitment
Office of Admissions
updated December 2025