University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · Public · 22,264 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$71K
In-state tuition
$12K
Out-of-state tuition
$34K
Graduation rate
76%
Acceptance rate
84%
Median debt
$18K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $29K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1200 |
| ACT composite (median) | 26.0 |
| First-year retention | 90% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $56K |
| SAT math (median) | 615 |
| Undergraduate composition | 74% White · 3% Black · 9% Hispanic · 4% Asian |
| Official website | https://uiowa.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $73K | $27K |
| Industrial Engineering. | $67K | $25K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $65K | $27K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $63K | $27K |
| Civil Engineering. | $61K | $26K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $59K | $20K |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | $59K | $20K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $57K | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $56K | $20K |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $54K | $27K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $53K | $21K |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | $52K | $27K |
Compare with similar colleges in — IA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | $11K | 77% | $17K | $68K |
| Des Moines Area Community College | $6K | — | $6K | $46K |
| Kirkwood Community College | $6K | — | $7K | $45K |
| University of Northern Iowa | $10K | 69% | $14K | $57K |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | $5K | — | $8K | $43K |
| Iowa Central Community College | $7K | — | $8K | $46K |
| Iowa Western Community College | $7K | — | $8K | $46K |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | $5K | — | $7K | $44K |
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