University of Iowa Admissions

University of Iowa is open admission with an 86% acceptance rate. Most students who meet basic requirements can expect to get in. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1130-1340 on the SAT or around 25 on the ACT. The university attracts students from across the Midwest, with 58% coming from Iowa and 42% from out of state. Iowa looks for students who want to engage with its strong liberal arts tradition and research opportunities. The school particularly values students interested in writing, journalism, and the creative arts, given its world-well-known Writers' Workshop. Students who thrive here often appreciate the college town atmosphere and Big Ten school spirit.