Admissions
Opportunity is everywhere at Iowa.
You'll find hundreds of majors, minors, and certificates to choose from. Flexible academic paths. Leaders in both the arts and sciences. Big Ten athletics. The most comprehensive medical center in the state. And all of this is in one of America's best college towns. In short, everything you need to start your path toward a great future.
Countless great artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, teachers, medical practitioners, and more started their stories at Iowa. Where will your story take you?
Top 5 %
of universities in the world (U.S. News & World Report)
96 %
job or grad school placement rate
Student stories
Undergrads play key role in preserving mastodon bones
An unprecedented find provides a unique opportunity for University of Iowa students to participate in the preservation of a piece of prehistory.
Military experience positions Iowa engineering student for success
Serving in the U.S. Marines gave Arnold “Bill” Bangel III the focus he needed to pursue a PhD in industrial and systems engineering. Learning how to navigate a devastating loss gave him life perspective.
Playwright brings Iowa historical figure to life
University of Iowa’s Arts Share, the Muscatine Art Center, and the Stanley Center commissioned Iowa Playwrights Workshop student Cianon Jones to write a play about Alexander Clark, a longtime Muscatine resident and early leader in the fight for equal rights in the state.
Undergraduate
Graduate
10 of Iowa’s graduate programs are ranked among the top 10 in the country. Start your path towards expert faculty mentorship and support for your research.
International
Iowa’s student population comes from more than 100 countries. We're ready to help you study in the U.S.
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