University of Iowa
IA · Common Data Set 2026-2027
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 79.9% | 5,561 | 75.8% | 1,230 |
| 2025-2026 | 79.9% | 5,561 | 75.8% | — |
| 2024-2025 | 83.7% | 5,172 | — | 1,230 |
| 2023-2024 | 84.7% | 5,064 | 73.1% | 1,240 |
| 2022-2023 | 86.0% | 5,138 | 73.7% | 1,240 |
Common cross-admits
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Iowa State University
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Michigan State University
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to University of Iowa — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
- University at Buffalo
- Mississippi State University
- University of Illinois Chicago
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at University of Iowa?
University of Iowa admits 79.9% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for University of Iowa?
The middle 50% SAT range at University of Iowa is 1130–1320, with a median score of 1230. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1130; students at the 75th percentile scored 1320.
What ACT score do I need for University of Iowa?
The middle 50% ACT range at University of Iowa is 21–28, with a median of 25.
How much does University of Iowa cost?
Annual full-time tuition at University of Iowa is $27,366. Room and board is approximately $12,920. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at University of Iowa?
University of Iowa's 6-year graduation rate is 75.8%. The first-year retention rate is 90.9%.
How many students attend University of Iowa?
University of Iowa enrolls 23,407 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from University of Iowa's officially published Common Data Set for 2026-2027. View the original document.