University of Iowa Admission
Application Fee
$40
Graduate Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
84.67%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
23.29%
Freshmen Enrollment
5,178
SAT Scores
1,220
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 25,729 students have applied and 22,128 students have allowed to admit to University of Iowa (Acceptance rate: 86.00%). UI's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.40 % where 5,178 students have finally enrolled out of 22,128 admitted students.
UI acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Ball State University and Kent State University at Kent, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 73.08%).
UI enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 23.18%).
How to Apply to University of Iowa
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UI. UI offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.uiowa.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.uiowa.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://financialaid.uiowa.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://admissions.uiowa.edu/finances/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | veterans.uiowa.edu/ivets |
| Athletic | www.ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-success-rate |
| Disability Service | sds.studentlife.uiowa.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UI and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Iowa is 1,220 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Iowa is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,128). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | 1,220 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,128 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Iowa | 1,189 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Iowa, 1,077 students submitted SAT scores (21% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,220 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 620 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 560 | 610 | 670 |
| Total | 1,130 | 1,230 | 1,340 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Iowa, 3,264 students submitted ACT scores (63% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 25 | 28 |
| English | 21 | 24 | 29 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 24 | 27 |
UI Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Iowa. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |