University of Iowa

www.uiowa.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,356

3.51% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$17,599

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.28%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

86.2%

22,434 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

29,909

83.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

73.7%

3,571 Graduates

About

University of Iowa is a higher education institution located in Johnson County, IA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Iowa were Kinesiology & Exercise Science (391 degrees awarded), General Finance (388 degrees), and Organizational Leadership (287 degrees).

In 2021, 9,628 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Iowa. 54.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (7,015 degrees), 10.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (662 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Iowa is $8,356, which is $−20,636 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Iowa is $8,356, which is $−20,636 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,599.

In 2021, 65% of undergraduate students attending University of Iowa received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,356

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Iowa was $8,356. The cost of tuition at University of Iowa is $−20,636 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Iowa (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,599

2021 Value

0.842%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Iowa had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,599. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Iowa grew by 0.842%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Iowa (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,583

Room and Board

$950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Iowa was of $10,583 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.64% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $950. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Iowa (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at University of Iowa received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 4.41% with respect to 2020, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Iowa (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.28%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Iowa was 1.28%, which represents 66 out of the 5174 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Iowa received 22,434 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 7.04% annual growth. Out of those 22,434 applicants, 19,340 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.2% acceptance rate.

There were 29,909 students enrolled at University of Iowa in 2021. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Iowa has an overall enrollment yield of 23.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

19,340

Accepted Out of 22,434

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Iowa was 86.2% (19,340 admissions from 22,434 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 84.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 7.04%, while admissions declined by −4.91%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Iowa (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage (2021)

800

Scores Submitted (2021)

18% of enrolled first-time students at University of Iowa in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Iowa had a total enrollment of 29,909 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Iowa is 24,854 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,055. This means that 83.1% of students enrolled at University of Iowa are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Iowa, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.9% White, 7.92% Hispanic or Latino, 5.18% Asian, 3.44% Two or More Races, 3.17% Black or African American, 0.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0635% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Iowa in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.9%), followed by White Male (32.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.93%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.1%), followed by White Male (27.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.82%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Iowa in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29,909 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Iowa is 24,854 and the part-time enrollment is 5,055. This means that 83.1% of students enrolled at University of Iowa are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Iowa (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Iowa was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Iowa had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Iowa (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
21,504 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,370 enrolled students
Asian
1,548 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Iowa is 71.9% White, 7.92% Hispanic or Latino, 5.18% Asian, 3.44% Two or More Races, 3.17% Black or African American, 0.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0635% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 831 students (2.78%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 782 more women than men received degrees from University of Iowa. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Iowa is white (7,015 degrees awarded). There were 10.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (662 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Iowa is Kinesiology & Exercise Science (391 degrees awarded), followed by General Finance (388 degrees) and Organizational Leadership (287 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Iowa, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (675 degrees awarded), English (363 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (105 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Iowa are Elementary & middle school teachers (167,147 people), Postsecondary teachers (128,054 people), Secondary school teachers (116,810 people), Other managers (109,856 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (90,801 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Iowa in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (675 degrees awarded), English (363 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (105 degrees), Library Science (33 degrees), and Math & Statistics (221 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Iowa are Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at University of Iowa are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (675 degrees awarded), English (363 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (105 degrees), Library Science (33 degrees), and Math & Statistics (221 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Iowa are Elementary & secondary schools (385,766 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (248,913 people), Computer Systems Design (127,549 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (114,250 people), and Legal services (79,546 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Iowa.

Most Common (2021)

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
391 degree-majors awarded
General Finance
388 degree-majors awarded
Organizational Leadership
287 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Iowa was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 391 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Iowa according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

4,423

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

5,205

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 4,423 degrees were awarded to men at University of Iowa, which is 0.85 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,205).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Iowa by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 329 degrees were awarded to men at University of Iowa in General Finance, which is 3.7 times more than the 89 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 277 degrees were awarded to men at University of Iowa in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, which is 2.13 times more than the 130 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 55% of students graduating from University of Iowa completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Iowa is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.29% of graduates (46 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
7,015 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
662 degrees awarded
Asian
388 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Iowa is white (7,015 degrees awarded). There were 10.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (662 degrees).

2.33% of degree recipients (224 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
3,824 degrees awarded
White Male
3,191 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
388 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Iowa is white female (3,824 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (3191 degrees).

Operations

University of Iowa has an endowment valued at nearly $3.11B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 381M (12.2%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of Iowa had a total salary expenditure of 4.08B. University of Iowa employs 449 Associate professors, 431 Professors and 293 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Iowa are Male Professor (298), Male Associate professor (235), and Female Associate professor (214).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Iowa are: Business and Financial Operations, with 965 employees, Service, with 918 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 847 employees.

Endowment

$3.11B

2021 Endowment

23%

growth from 2020

University of Iowa has an endowment valued at about $3.11B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Iowa grew 23% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.73B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Iowa (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$1.62B

2021 Salaries

4.49%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of Iowa paid a median of $1.62B in salaries, which represents 39.6% of their overall expenditure ($4.08B) and a 4.49% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$151M

Instructional Salaries

1,333

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Iowa paid a total of $151M to 1,333 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.36% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

449 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

965 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Iowa were Associate professor with 449 employees, Professor with 431 employees, and Assistant professor with 293 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Iowa were Business and Financial Operations with 965 employees, Service with 918 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 847 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Iowa was Male Professor with 298 employees, Male Associate professor with 235 employees, and Female Associate professor with 214 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Iowa.