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Public university

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa, United States
QS ranking
421
Acceptance rate
83%
Tuition fee
USD30,036/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Its most popular subjects include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Finance, Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business and Psychology. This is a large university, with approximately 31,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
94%
6%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    South Korea

  3. 3.

    India

  4. 4.

    Malaysia

  5. 5.

    Iran

Student gender

In this university

46%
54%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

17 : 1
17 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 3.8 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 2.5 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

5,811

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Kinesiology and Exercise Science

  2. 2.

    Finance

  3. 3.

    Liberal Arts and Humanities

  4. 4.

    Business

  5. 5.

    Psychology

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

1,880acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

19

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Career

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Arts

  • Sports

Number of national league teams

22

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

12

Football / Track fields

3

Basketball courts

5

Squash courts

2

Badminton courts

5

Swimming pool

2

Indoor gyms

3

Equestrian

—

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

5

Number of dormitories

10

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
7,639
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
71 - 80%
Temperature
-10°
8°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
66 - 71%
Temperature
3°
28°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
69 - 77%
Temperature
9°
27°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
73 - 80%
Temperature
-7°
18°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Des Moines International Airport

Distance between airport and university

194 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
4.5 - 5 hours
Cost
USD 79 - 133

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

301 - 500

Score

27.5

Staff in career centre

In this university

1,235 : 1
1,235 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

1,235 : 1
1,235 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

150

Average numbers of services

7