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
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%