Counseling Snapshot
Jay Tier
4
Admit Rate
86%
Early Rate
EA: Not specified
Early Plan
Early Action
SAT Range
1140 to 1340
COA/yr
$30,511 (in-state) / $52,599 (out-of-state)
Test Policy
Test-Optional
Yield
23.5%
| Location | Iowa City, IA |
| Top Majors | Nursing, Business Administration, Psychology |
| Need-Aid Read | Need-blind: Verify; Meets need: Verify |
| COA Definition | COA/yr is annual sticker Cost of Attendance before aid, typically including tuition, mandatory fees, housing, food, books, and personal expenses. |
Rigor: Very ImportantGPA: Very ImportantTesting: ConsideredEssays: ConsideredRecs: ConsideredActivities: ConsideredCharacter: ConsideredInterest: Considered
University of Iowa
Tier 4 · Lite Profile
Tier 4 in Jay’s 2026 framework – solid mid-selectivity with regional pull. Lite profile: structured stats only, no fabricated narrative.
Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | University of Iowa |
| Location | Iowa City, IA |
| Tier | 4 |
| Student Population | 22738 |
| Campus Setting | Urban |
Stats
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 0.86 |
| SAT Range | 1140 to 1340 |
| Yield Rate | 0.235 |
Majors
- Nursing
- Business Administration
- Psychology
Application
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Early Application | Early Action |
| ED II / EA II | No |
| Test Policy | Test-Optional |
Cost
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (2024-25) | $30,511 (in-state) / $52,599 (out-of-state) |
| Net Price | 17341 |
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