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University of Iowa

Iowa City, IAPublic22,264 undergradsCommon App
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Acceptance rate
83.6%
SAT middle 50%
1130–1330
ACT middle 50%
21–28
Next deadline
Feb 1
Application fee
$55

✓ From the official admissions page
Nov 2, 2026 Early Action Non-binding Closed
Feb 1, 2027 Regular Decision Non-binding 83 days left
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“November 2 Early Action Deadline for Fall Semester (documents deadline Nov. 9)”
Source: admissions.uiowa.edu · checked Nov 10, 2026 · How we check

Application University of Iowa Application, Common Application (fall session only)
Testing Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
Fee $55

Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meet high school course requirements; RAI 245+ for Iowa residents, 255+ for other states. Separate admission College of Engineering (direct admission) RAI 265 or higher; meet high school course requirements; recommended pre-calculus, physics, chemistry. Students not admitted directly enter Separate admission

In-state tuition
$11,622
Out-of-state tuition
$33,710
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$70,727
6-year graduation
76%
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