University of Iowa Admissions Information
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA (
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The University of Iowa is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest public university in the state. The University educates many of Iowa's professionals including 79% of the state's dentists, 50% of Iowa physicians, and about half of the state's pharmacists. The University of Iowa was the first public university in the United States to admit men and women on an equal basis. The University offers an impressive variety of academic programs, such as study abroad, for-credit internships, and research opportunities with faculty scholars. The school is a member of the distinguished Association of American Universities (AAU).
Much of student life at U of I centers around the pedestrian mall (or the “ped mall”), a grouping of restaurants, bars, and shops at which students regularly meet to unwind. A member of the Big Ten Conference, Iowa offers an incredible range of athletic programs, including gymnastics, sailing, skiing, basketball, football, and ice hockey. The campus is located just twenty miles from Cedar Rapids, the second-largest city in Iowa.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
107 Calvin Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242-1396 |
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| Phone Number: |
(319) 335-3500 |
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| Website: |
www.uiowa.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Public, Research University |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Urban |
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| Athletics: |
Division I, Club, Intramural, Scholarship, and Intercollegiate Sports |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
21,176 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
38% |
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| Percent international: |
6.26% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
52:48 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
16:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Business/Marketing
Communications/Journalism
Liberal Arts
Social Sciences
Health Professions
Psychology
Visual and Performing Arts
Engineering
English |
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| Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Distance Learning
Double Major
Dual Enrollment of High School Students
ESL
External Degree Program
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
New York Semester
ROTC, Air Force
ROTC, Army
Semester At Sea
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Visiting/Exchange Student Program
Washington Semester |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Coed Housing
Apartments For Single Students
Special Housing For Disabled Students
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
Apartments For Married Students
Fraternity/Sorority Housing
Special Housing For International Students |
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Activities:
Campus ministries
Concert band
Drama
Fraternities
Jazz band
Marching band
Musical theater
Pep band
Sororities
Student newspaper
Television station |
Choral groups
Dance
Film society
International students
Literary magazine
Music ensembles
Opera
Radio station
Student government
Symphony orchestra |
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Fun Facts
- Ranked #16, Best Pharmacy Program
- First Public University in Iowa
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- Ranked #29, Best Public Universities
- 80% of teachers and administrators in Iowa's K-12 school districts are University of Iowa graduates
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Admissions Information
According to the University's admissions officials, an applicant's class rank, secondary school record, standardized test scores, and GPA are the most important factors in the admissions process. Other factors contributing to acceptance include a candidate's character, recommendations, state residency, and demonstrated abilities. Students planning to enroll during the fall semester should send in all required documents before the April 1st deadline. Applicants will receive an admission decision within five weeks of submitting their application materials.
| Admissions address: |
107 Calvin Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242-1396 |
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| Phone number: |
(319) 335-3847 |
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| Fax number: |
(319) 335-1535 |
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| Admissions Website: |
https://admissions.uiowa.edu/ |
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| Email: |
admissions@uiowa.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Michael Barron, Assistant Provost for Enrollment Management |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
17,220 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
84% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
April 1 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
N/A |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
No |
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| Admission requirements: |
Standardized Test Scores |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
Yes (SAT or ACT) |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Single highest test date |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
460
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550
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640
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8%
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| SAT Math |
560
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630
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700
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8%
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| SAT Writing |
-
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-
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-
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-
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| College Board code: |
6681 |
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| ACT code: |
1356 |
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Learn more about other Large Midwest schools:
Iowa State |
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