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Writing across disciplines: Among elite company
Iowa’s unmatched writing-related resources prepare its graduates for success in many fields. This level of excellence positions Iowa as the best public university for writing and communication.
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Igniting a passion for research and discovery
Undergraduate students at the University of Iowa not only have plentiful opportunities to work alongside faculty researchers, they make important contributions to science.
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Celebrating Iowa’s fall 2024 grads
This fall, more than 1,700 University of Iowa undergraduate, graduate, and professional students will earn degrees. These Hawkeyes have engaged, excelled, and stretched to reach their goals.
# 46
Best Public University, U.S. News & World Report
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15:1
student-to-faculty ratio
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96 %
job/graduate school placement rate