University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1130 and 1330 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 26
Popular programs at University of Iowa
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 511 | |
| 2 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 379 | |
| 3 | Behavioral Sciences. | 315 | |
| 4 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 245 | |
| 5 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 240 | |
| 6 | Marketing. | 234 | |
| 7 | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 201 | |
| 8 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 183 | |
| 9 | Communication and Media Studies. | 182 | |
| 10 | Human Resources Management and Services. | 142 | |
| 11 | English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | 134 | |
| 12 | Political Science and Government. | 117 | |
| 13 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 113 | |
| 14 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 109 | |
| 15 | Economics. | 109 | |
| 16 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 106 | |
| 17 | Biology, General. | 103 | |
| 18 | Accounting and Related Services. | 103 | |
| 19 | Journalism. | 98 | |
| 20 | Computer Science. | 96 |
Showing top 20 of 71 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Iowa?
University of Iowa has an acceptance rate of 84% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for University of Iowa?
Admitted students at University of Iowa typically score between 1130 and 1330 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Iowa cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of Iowa is approximately $22,531 per year.
What is the graduation rate at University of Iowa?
4-year graduation rate data for University of Iowa is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
