University of Iowa Admission Chances
Estimate based on official U.S. Department of Education data.
Calculate your chances at University of Iowa
Enter your GPA and either SAT or ACT. We compare against University of Iowa's published 25th–75th percentile range.
Early-round admit rate not available for University of Iowa yet — shown for reference only.
Enter at least your GPA or test score to see your estimate.
About University of Iowa admissions
University of Iowa admits about 84% of applicants. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1130 and 1330 on the SAT. The ACT midpoint is 26. These figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflect the most recently reported cohort.
Frequently asked questions
How are my chances at University of Iowa calculated?
Stairway U compares your GPA, SAT, and ACT scores to the published 25th–75th percentile ranges from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, then adjusts for the school's overall acceptance rate of 84%.
What GPA do I need for University of Iowa?
University of Iowa does not publish a hard GPA cutoff. Strong applicants typically present a GPA in line with the school's selectivity (acceptance rate 84%) and SAT scores in the 1130–1330 range.
Can I improve my chances at University of Iowa?
Yes. Score-band analysis on Stairway U shows exactly how many points on the SAT or ACT translate into a meaningfully higher chance of admission, based on University of Iowa's published score distribution.
Is the chancing data accurate?
All admission rates, SAT, and ACT figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which sources data from IPEDS. Stairway U does not invent or scrape data. This tool compares your academic profile to the published statistics of admitted students. It is not a prediction engine — admission decisions depend on many factors beyond test scores and GPA, including essays, recommendations, extracurriculars, and institutional priorities that are not captured in public data.
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