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University of Iowa Healthcare Programs

University of Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, IA. A Smaller City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of Iowa Rankings

Iowa is featured in these rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #1 of 69 State — Iowa
Overall Quality #1 of 10 State — Iowa
Overall Quality #1 of 20 State — Iowa
Overall Quality #1 of 1 State — Iowa
Overall Quality #1 of 35 State — Iowa
Overall Quality #1 of 2 State — Iowa
Overall Quality #1 of 4 State — Iowa
College Major Best Value #1 of 1 State — Iowa

Where Is University of Iowa?

Location of University of Iowa

Contact information for Iowa are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 101 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316
Phone: 3193353500
Website: uiowa.edu/
Admissions: admissions.uiowa.edu/
Financial Aid: financialaid.uiowa.edu/

How Do I Get Into Iowa?

You can apply to Iowa online at: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/apply

Iowa is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Iowa

These are the things Iowa considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Iowa?

Iowa has an acceptance rate of 84%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 22% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

19% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 57% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Iowa, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 570 and 670. Math scores were between 560 and 660.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of Iowa  ( 570 to 670 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for University of Iowa  ( 560 to 660 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1130 to 1330.
SAT Total Scores for University of Iowa  ( 1130 to 1330 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Iowa ranged between 21 and 28.

ACT Composite Scores for University of Iowa  ( 21 to 28 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Iowa can differ by gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 11,808 9,537 81%
Women 15,897 13,638 86%

Can I Afford University of Iowa?

The average net price after aid at Iowa is $21,398. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $9,286
In-State Fees $1,997
Out-of-State Tuition $31,374
Out-of-State Fees $1,997
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $11,283
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $33,371

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 23% of students at Iowa receive some form of financial aid (5,050 students).

Approximately 69% of students at Iowa receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,070 per student.

18% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,426.

Student Loan Debt

42% of Iowa undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,441 per year.

University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 9,085 students enrolled at Iowa. Iowa is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 21,691 undergraduate students at Iowa, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Iowa

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Iowa undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Iowa Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 976
Black or African American 607
Hispanic 1,908
White 16,116
American Indian/Alaska Native 43
Two or More Races 824
Non-Resident 281

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Iowa break down as follows.

Top 5 Home States of Iowa Students
State First-Time UG Students
Iowa 2,812
Illinois 1,398
Minnesota 324
Wisconsin 191
Missouri 53

Additionally, approximately 1.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Iowa Graduate Student Diversity

7,912 of Iowa’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Iowa, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Iowa

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Iowa graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Iowa
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 482
Black or African American 245
Hispanic 514
White 4,960
American Indian/Alaska Native 15
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 7
Two or More Races 213
Non-Resident 1,139

Online Learning at University of Iowa

Iowa delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

13,238 undergraduate students at Iowa took at least one online class — of those, 793 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 504 students took at least one online class and 2,235 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at University of Iowa

The following healthcare degree programs are offered by Iowa, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 232 11 61 312
Public Health 69 96 7 204
Medicine 140
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration 2 13 124
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services 79 37 7 123
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 52 25 107
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 21 11 47 79
Dentistry 77
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences 14 2 47
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 13 18
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 13 13
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services 9 9
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies 3 3
Medical Illustration and Informatics 2 2

Academic Programs at University of Iowa

Iowa offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Iowa maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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