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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, IA (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 510 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at University Of Iowa centered around 560 to 680, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at University Of Iowa are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 29,117 students were enrolled in the school.
University Of Iowa offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Big Ten Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Iowa
101 Jessup Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242-1316
General Phone: (319) 335-3500
http://www.uiowa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,492 | English, political science, liberal arts and sciences, economics, history, international studies, sociology, Spanish language, ... |
| Business and Management | 1,380 | business management, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing studies, accounting, labor relations, international business, management sciences, ... |
| Media | 512 | communication studies, journalism, communication and journalism, media studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 434 | psychology, physical therapy, educational psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, substance abuse counseling, social psychology, marriage and family therapy, ... |
| Medicine | 392 | medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, public health, public health courses, advanced dentistry, health professions, gerontology, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 384 | registered nursing, nursing science, clinical nurse specialist, nursing administration, nurse practitioner, pediatric nursing, adult health nursing, nurse anesthetist, ... |
| Science | 369 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, physics, geology, biostatistics, genetics, ... |
| Engineering | 341 | mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, engineering, materials engineering, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 284 | elementary school teaching, education, school counseling, educational assessment and testing, science teaching, early childhood education, adult education, curriculum and instruction, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 283 | physician assistant, audiology and speech pathology, radiation therapist, radiographer, sonography and ultrasound tech, nuclear medical tech, clinical lab tech, perfusion tech, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 268 | health and fitness, exercise science, parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer, rehabilitation, sports and fitness management, nutrition sciences |
| Law | 220 | law, legal studies, comparative law |
| Art Studies | 196 | art studies |
| Family and Social Work | 123 | social work |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 108 | computer and info science, computer engineering, information science |
| Mathematics | 96 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Music | 93 | music |
| Religion and Philosophy | 72 | religion, philosophy, religious music |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 71 | film studies, cinematography, film and photography |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 69 | drama, dance, various performing arts, theatre design, playwriting and screenwriting, directing |
| Medical Administration | 54 | health services administration, pharmacy courses, environmental health, international public health, occupational health |
| Architecture and Planning | 26 | urban planning |
| Fine Arts | 22 | art history and criticism |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 15 | environmental science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | corrections |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Iowa in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,488 | 85 |
| Master's degree | 1,361 | 121 |
| First-professional degree | 513 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 413 | 100 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 397 | 93 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 86 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 46 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Iowa had a total enrollment of 29,117 students (24,600 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| First Professional | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 57% |
| Illinois | 31% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 70 % |
University Of Iowa offers campus housing for 5,583 of its 24,600 (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 | 15,582 | 12,827 | 82% | 4,246 | 33% |
| Men | 7,264 | 5,761 | 79% | 2,024 | 35% |
| Women | 8,318 | 7,066 | 85% | 2,222 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 680 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 9% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,544 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,658 |
| Room and board | $ 7,673 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,040 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,430 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Iowa participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 189200)
University Of Iowa has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 825 | 294 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 234 | 149 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 318 | 266 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 105 | $164,427 | 32 | $143,553 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 56 | $112,822 | 35 | $108,075 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 56 | $91,160 | 36 | $92,710 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $73,745 | 10 | $59,037 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $69,055 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 222 | $131,024 | 119 | $106,879 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 288 | $126,092 | 83 | $109,506 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 176 | $83,973 | 138 | $76,872 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 114 | $76,725 | 119 | $66,708 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 31 | $60,720 | 40 | $50,144 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $35,639 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 611 | $101,147 | 385 | $77,540 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Ten Conference |
| Basketball | Big Ten Conference |
| Baseball | Big Ten Conference |
| Track | Big Ten Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 244 | 182 | 426 |
| Football | 90 | 0 | 90 |
| Track | 24 | 26 | 50 |
| Baseball | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Basketball | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 77 | 139 | 216 |
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
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing, Other
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
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
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, 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)
Legal Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
African-American/Black Studies
American Indian/Native American Studies
American Sign Language (ASL)
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
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Holocaust and Related Studies
International/Global Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
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
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Russian Language and Literature
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
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health Services Administration
International Public Health/International Health
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
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)
Gerontology
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)
Periodontics/Periodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Public Health, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
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
Nutrition Sciences
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
Religious/Sacred Music
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
Toxicology
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
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 media (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad 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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