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Hear from Hawkeyes

Meet some of our students and find out why Iowa was the right choice for them. 

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"My communication skills have grown so much since coming here."
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"Iowa City is geared towards the college experience."
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"People thrive together here and work together to raise each other up."
University of Iowa student Amelia Early stands in front of a black-and-gold themed wall that is in soft focus

Every story matters at Dance Marathon

For Amelia Earley, Dance Marathon is more than a 24-hour event — it’s a lifeline. Influenced by her brother’s cancer diagnosis, the University of Iowa senior helps ensure that families, siblings, and students find connection and community year-round.

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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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Groundbreaking research at Iowa helps defy expectations

Grace Lidgett breathes easier, thanks to revolutionary science that transformed the fatal disease of cystic fibrosis into a manageable condition for most people.

Events

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Intro to Mindfulness for Students

Women's Resource and Action Center
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Art and Write Night

Museum of Natural History
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# 49

Best Public University, U.S. News & World Report
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15:1

student-to-faculty ratio
Four students sitting on dock along the Iowa River.

96 %

job/graduate school placement rate

See Iowa City for yourself

Get a feel for campus on a guided, virtual tour.