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University of Iowa

University of Iowa (United States). Application deadline February 1, 2027 (RD, Fall 2027 entry). Admit rate 83.6% (fall 2024). Estimated annual cost $51,307 (2024–25). US News #100 (tie). 99 undergraduate and 134 graduate majors. Log in for the full list of majors, admission estimates and deadline reminders.

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

  • EA: November 2, 2026 (closed). Materials due by November 9. Decision: Rolling admissions from August.
  • RD: February 1, 2027. Regular admission deadline; materials due by February 8; no scholarship consideration after this date, admitted on a space-available basis. Decision: Rolling admissions from August.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10

Undergraduate admissions data

  • Fall 2024 entering class: 27,770 applicants, 23,222 admitted (83.6%).
  • Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1130–1330, ACT 21–28.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Cost of attendance

  • 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $51,307 (tuition and fees $33,371; housing and food $12,920; books and supplies $950; other expenses $4,066).
  • Undergraduate application fee: $40.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at University of Iowa for Fall 2027 entry?

EA: November 2, 2026 (closed). Materials due by November 9. Decision: Rolling admissions from August. RD: February 1, 2027. Regular admission deadline; materials due by February 8; no scholarship consideration after this date, admitted on a space-available basis. Decision: Rolling admissions from August.

What is the admission rate at University of Iowa?

Fall 2024 entering class: 27,770 applicants, 23,222 admitted (83.6%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1130–1330, ACT 21–28.

How much does it cost to attend University of Iowa as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $51,307 (tuition and fees $33,371; housing and food $12,920; books and supplies $950; other expenses $4,066). Undergraduate application fee: $40.

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