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Deadline
May 1, 2025
167 Days Left
Admissions Department
101 Jessup Hall Iowa City, IA 52242-1316
(800) 553-4692
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4 4
Mathematics 3 4
Foreign Language 2 2
Social Studies 3 3
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required May 1
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Writing component recommended SAT: No policy as of now , ACT: No policy as of now
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
101 Jessup Hall
Iowa City
IA
52242-1316
Phone
(800) 553-4692
Fax
(319) 335-1535
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
May 1, 2025
Application Fee
$55
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins August 1
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Other
Minimum Regent Admission Index (RAI) requirement of 245 for residents, 255 for nonresidents required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
85% of 25,682 applicants were admitted
Women
87% of 14,209 applicants were admitted
Men
82% of 11,425 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
6,185 (28%) of 21,705 admitted students enrolled
Women
3,524 (29%) of 12,359 admitted students enrolled
Men
2,661 (28%) of 9,346 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
33%
3.75 - 3.99
30%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
5%
2.50 - 2.99
1.6%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 575 average , 560-660 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
14.6%
Score of 600 - 700
45.3%
Score of 500 - 600
34.3%
Score of 400 - 500
5.4%
Score of 300 - 400
0.4%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 610 average , 570-660 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
14.2%
Score of 600 - 700
45.5%
Score of 500 - 600
34.5%
Score of 400 - 500
5.5%
Score of 300 - 400
0.4%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
26 average , 22-28 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
18.1%
Score of 24 - 29
43.8%
Score of 18 - 23
34.4%
Score of 12 - 17
3.8%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
11.7%
Score of 24 - 29
43.5%
Score of 18 - 23
32.2%
Score of 12 - 17
12.6%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
20.4%
Score of 24 - 29
32.8%
Score of 18 - 23
35.2%
Score of 12 - 17
11%
Score of 6 - 11
0.5%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 33%
Top quarter: 68%
Top half: 92%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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