University of Iowa
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1130 | 1310 |
| 2022 | 1140 | 1340 |
| 2023 | 1130 | 1340 |
| 2024 | 1130 | 1340 |
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π Great Fit If You Are:
Writers and storytellers
if language is how you make sense of the world, Iowa is a literary sanctuary.
Healers at heart
if you want to care, teach, nurse, or comfort others, Iowa offers a nurturing foundation.
Quiet depth-seekers
if you value sincerity over status, and reflection over competition, this is your space.
Midwest-connected students
if you want excellence close to home with real community, Iowa delivers.
Human-centered scientists
if youβre in health, speech, or education, but never want to lose compassion, this is your school.
π¨ Not Ideal For:
Prestige-driven applicants
Iowa has global pockets of greatness, but isnβt a household elite name.
Fast-paced urbanites
Iowa City is thoughtful, artistic, and calm; it wonβt rush you.
Frat/party-focused students
social life exists but leans more toward depth and shared meaning than loud fun.
Hyper-competitive types
this is a cooperative culture, and competition isn't the main fuel here.
Cold-averse students
Midwest winters can be long, though the community warmth balances it.
βοΈ Weather & Climate
spring
50-75Β°F (10-24Β°C)
Mild with moderate rainfall
summer
70-90Β°F (21-32Β°C)
Warm and humid with afternoon thunderstorms
fall
40-70Β°F (4-21Β°C)
Cool and crisp
winter
15-35Β°F (-9-2Β°C)
Cold with snow
Humid continental climate with four distinct seasons
βοΈAverage 199 sunny days per year
π©βππ¨βπ Demographics
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Nearby Areas
Vibrant district with shops, galleries, and eateries