UI Description

A prestigious research university at a state school price, some of University of Iowa’s programs have been ranked in the top ten or even number one in the nation.

Probably its most prestigious program is its MFA in Creative Writing, one of the first of its kind in the nation and consistently highly ranked and competitive.

UI’s medical school has also repeatedly ranked within the top ten by numerous publications such as U.S. News.

Numerous other undergraduate and graduate programs may be found at UI’s eleven degree-granting colleges, which include the college of liberal arts and sciences, the college of engineering, the school of law and a dental school.

Recognized by several prestigious organizations for its research, Iowa is officially categorized as being a university with a high amount of research activity.

A thriving student life may be found at UI. Athletics, political organizations, performing arts centers with concerts and live theatre, hundreds of student organizations and several student publications are just some of the offerings. And of course you can’t mention Iowa without talking about its athletic program, with the Hawkeyes consistently playing tough in the Big Ten.

Tuition is substantially lower for Iowa state residents. Financial aid is also available to eligible students through a variety of sources such as loans, grants and scholarships for undergraduates and some fellowships and assistantships for graduate students.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Hawkeyes

Website

www.uiowa.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$6,824

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,198

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

29,196

UI Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
20,823
Freshman Class
4,063
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
29,196

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
71%
Graduate
29%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
98%
Part-Time
2%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
50%
Out-of-State
50%

Gender of Students

Women
54%
Men
46%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
2%
Asian
4%
Caucasian
83%
Latino
3%
Other
8%

Students State Origin

Iowa
50%
Illinois
33%
Minnesota
2%
Wisconsin
2%
Other
13%

International Students

International
7%
Domestic
93%