University of Iowa Description:
The University of Iowa or U of I straddles the Iowa River in Iowa City. The university is made up of 11 different colleges and has highly-ranked programs in nursing, creative writing and art, to name just a few. The university's strengths in the liberal arts and sciences earned it a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Some of the University of Iowa's graduate programs are consistently ranked among the top in the U.S. The Iowa Hawkeyes compete in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference, and historically the football, basketball and wrestling teams have enjoyed great success (compare the Big Ten).
Admissions Data (2008 - 09):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 82%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 510 / 660
- SAT Math: 560 / 680
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 23 / 28
- ACT English: 22 / 28
- ACT Math: 22 / 28
Enrollment (2007):
- Total Enrollment: 29,117 (20,907 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 47% Male / 53% Female
- 89% Full-time
Costs (2008 - 09):
- Tuition and Fees: $6,544 (in-state); $20,658 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,040
- Room and Board: $7,673
- Other Expenses: $3,430
- Total Cost: $18,687 (in-state); $32,801 (out-of-state)
University of Iowa Financial Aid (2006 - 07):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 76%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 14%
- State / Local Grants: 3%
- Institutional Grants: 37%
- Loans: 49%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $3,423
- State / Local Grants: $2,663
- Institutional Grants: $5,559
- Loans: $5,793
Most Popular Majors:
Communication Studies, Elementary Education, English, Finance, Marketing, Nursing, Political Science, Psychology
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 83%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 40%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 66%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
University of Iowa Mission Statement:
Upon founding The University of Iowa in 1847, Iowa’s first legislature entrusted it with a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service. In pursuing that mission today, the University seeks to advance scholarly and creative endeavor through leading-edge research and artistic production; to use this research and creativity to enhance undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, health care, and other services provided to the people of Iowa, the nation, and the world; and to educate students for success and personal fulfillment in an increasingly diverse and global environment.
mission statement from http://www.uiowa.edu/homepage/news/strategic-plans/strat-plan-05-10/mission/
