University of Iowa

    Iowa City, IA · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1130–1330
    Median ~1230
    Acceptance rate
    84%
    Enrollment
    22,264
    ACT middle 50%
    21–28

    What the numbers say about Iowa

    • The reported middle 50% spans 200 points, from 1130 to 1330. A planning score near or above 1370 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 630 Reading and Writing and 620 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 84% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 75% completion rate and $64,762 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1230 SAT scorePlan for a 1350Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $11,283
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $33,371
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $64,762
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    75%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1130 and 1330. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1370 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1330 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1230 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1130 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Iowa's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of South FloridaTampa, FL1130–132043%
    University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC1140–133080%
    SUNY OneontaOneonta, NY1120–131070%
    Wentworth Institute of TechnologyBoston, MA1110–132091%
    Florida Institute of TechnologyMelbourne, FL1120–132058%
    Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MI1080–133071%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Iowa?

    University of Iowa's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1130–1330, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1370 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Iowa's acceptance rate?

    University of Iowa's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 84%.

    How much does it cost to attend Iowa?

    In-state tuition is approximately $11,283 and out-of-state is approximately $33,371. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is Iowa test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of Iowa's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: uiowa.edu

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