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University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$52,696

Acceptance Rate

85%

Graduation Rate

73%

Annual Tuition

$10,964

At a Glance

Total Students

21,691

Retention Rate

89%

Faculty Ratio

15

Financial Aid

42%

Median Debt

$22,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

The University of Iowa is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 84.7%. The university enrolls 21,691 students. Annually, in-state tuition costs $10,964. The university's retention rate is 89.3%, and its graduation rate is 73.4%.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $47,110. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $52,696, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $64,762. The median debt for graduates is $22,500, and 41.7% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$47k

1 YEAR

$53k

5 YEARS

$65k

10 YEARS

Top 26% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Iowa alumni earn a median salary of $47,110. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $52,696, and after ten years, the median salary is $64,762. The median debt for graduates is $22,500.

The University of Iowa has an 84.7% acceptance rate and a 73.4% graduation rate. The retention rate is 89.3%. 41.7% of students receive financial aid. The annual in-state tuition is $10,964.

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Campus Location

Iowa City, Iowa

Iowa City, IA 52242-1316

University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Iowa has an acceptance rate of 84.7%.