The University of Iowa is a public research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, on the banks of the Iowa River. The institute was established in 1847 and currently offers admission to over 20,000 students every year. University of Iowa offers majors in the fields of mathematics, media, and art studies.
The sports teams of University of Iowa are nicknamed the Hawkeyes. The official mascot of the institute is Herky the Hawk. The athletics department of the university fields several teams in football, wrestling, and basketball. The wrestling team won over 15 national titles in 2008. University of Iowa also has many club teams that participate in sports like baseball, rugby, crew, soccer, ice hockey, volleyball, and other sports.
University Of Iowa can be found in Iowa City, Iowa (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at University Of Iowa.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at University Of Iowa are in mathematics, media, and art studies.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 520 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at University Of Iowa centered around 540 to 660, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way University Of Iowa works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 28,426 students were enrolled in University Of Iowa.
The school offers students meal plans. University Of Iowa student athletes compete in Big Ten Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Iowa
Jessup Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242-1316
General Phone: (319) 335-3500
Admissions Phone: (319) 335-3847
Financial Aid Phone: (319) 335-1450
http://www.uiowa.edu
University Of Iowa awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,299 | English, political science, economics, history, sociology, Spanish language, anthropology, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,156 | business management, finance, marketing studies, accounting, labor relations, management sciences, actuarial science, entrepreneurship, ... |
| Media | 434 | communication studies, journalism, media studies |
| Medicine | 381 | medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, public health, orthodontology, advanced dentistry, dental public health, oral surgery, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 370 | elementary school teaching, education, science teaching, early childhood education, adult education, math teaching, special ed, curriculum and instruction, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 358 | psychology, physical therapy, educational psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, substance abuse counseling, social psychology, marriage and family therapy, ... |
| Engineering | 310 | biomedical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, engineering, ... |
| Science | 309 | biology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, geology, biostatistics, epidemiology, ... |
| Law | 273 | law, comparative law |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 260 | registered nursing, nursing science, nurse practitioner, pediatric nursing, nursing administration, adult health nursing, nurse anesthetist, mental health nursing |
| Art Studies | 225 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 211 | health and fitness, parks and recreation studies, exercise science, athletic trainer, rehabilitation, sports and fitness management |
| Family And Social Work | 122 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 111 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Medical Support And Technology | 107 | audiology and speech pathology, physician assistant, radiographyer, clinical lab tech, nuclear medical tech, dental hygienist |
| Music | 93 | music |
| Mathematics | 92 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 68 | film studies, cinematography, film and photography |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 54 | drama, dance, various performing arts, theatre design, playwriting and screenwriting, directing |
| Religion And Philosophy | 50 | religion, philosophy |
| Medical Adminstration | 42 | health services administration, pharmacy courses, environmental health, community health, occupational health |
| Fine Arts | 23 | art history and criticism |
| Architecture And Planning | 16 | urban planning |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 13 | environmental science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | corrections |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Iowa in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,041 | 87 |
| Master's degree | 1,412 | 122 |
| First-professional degree | 583 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 341 | 97 |
In 2005, University Of Iowa had a total enrollment of 28,426 students (25,081 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 64% |
| Illinois | 26% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 88 % |
University Of Iowa offers campus housing for 5,483 of its 25,081 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Iowa City, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13,241 | 11,122 | 84% | 3,849 | 35% |
| Men | 6,022 | 4,877 | 81% | 1,680 | 34% |
| Women | 7,219 | 6,245 | 87% | 2,169 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 12% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (319) 335-3847
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,612 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,998 |
| Room and board | $ 6,560 |
| Books and supplies | $ 840 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,130 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Iowa participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 189200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (319) 335-1450
University Of Iowa has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 773 | 248 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 250 | 133 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 428 | 258 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 112 | $141,350 | 25 | $129,608 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 47 | $94,609 | 32 | $91,522 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 38 | $77,670 | 20 | $78,230 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 197 | $117,915 | 77 | $100,435 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 304 | $100,806 | 73 | $90,382 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 166 | $69,627 | 115 | $63,252 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 115 | $63,114 | 90 | $58,489 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 585 | $84,549 | 278 | $68,834 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Ten Conference |
| Basketball | Big Ten Conference |
| Baseball | Big Ten Conference |
| Track | Big Ten Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 231 | 222 | 453 |
| Football | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| Track | 21 | 30 | 51 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Basketball | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 78 | 181 | 259 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Insurance
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LAW
Comparative Law (LLM, MCL, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Development Economics and International Development
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Language Interpretation and Translation
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistic/Comparative/Related Language Studies & Services, Other
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Environmental Health
Health Services Administration
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other
Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy (MS, PhD)
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dental Public Health and Education (Cert, MS/MPH, PhD/DPH)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Oral Biology and Oral Pathology (MS, PhD)
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery (Cert, MS, PhD)
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Biostatistics
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell Biology and Anatomy
Chemistry, General
Epidemiology
Genetics, General
Genetics, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Human/Medical Genetics
Immunology
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biology
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Educational Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Music Therapy/Therapist
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
Social Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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What Sets University Of Iowa Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
Has hospital on campus
NCAA athletic conference member
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