University of Iowa
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $62,000 within 10 years.
About This School
University of Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, Iowa with approximately 21,691 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Iowa has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,398 per year. The graduation rate is 73%, and the typical graduate earns $62,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Iowa is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest and largest university in the state. The University of Iowa is organized into 12 colleges offering more than 200 areas of study and 7 professional degrees.
Founded in 1847, this large public research university offers solid value — median debt at graduation is just $18,207, well below average, and graduates earn a median of $62,000 ten years out, making the $21,398 average annual net price look reasonable. Worth considering if you're drawn to a true Big Ten research environment with 200+ areas of study, particularly if you're interested in writing (the Iowa Writers' Workshop is genuinely prestigious). The 73% graduation rate is a mild concern — it suggests roughly 1 in 4 students don't finish, so it's worth asking how support resources match your academic needs.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (21,691 undergraduates).
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