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The University of Iowa

Name: The University of Iowa
Address: Iowa City, IA
Phone Number: 800-553-4692; 319-335-3847
Web site: www.uiowa.edu
Sublink:
www.uiowa.edu/admissions
Email:
admissions@uiowa.edu
President:
Sally Mason
School Type: Four Year College
Public/Private: Public
Religious Affiliate: None
School Preference: Co-ed
Black College: No
Hispanic Serving: No
School Setting: adjacent to downtown Iowa City (pop 65,000) School Size: 29,979 (20,739 undergrad; 9,241 grad/prof)
Classroom Size: 92% of undergrad classes have less than 50
Student/Teach Ratio: 15:1
Housing Availability: Yes
Type of Housing: Residence halls, campus apartments
Diversity: One of The University of Iowa's top institutional goals is to continue to promote excellence in education by increasing the diversity of the University's faculty, staff, and students. Already, about one in 10 University students belongs to a racial or ethnic minority group, and there are numerous campus organizations devoted to building and enhancing a sense of community for members of traditionally underrepresented groups.
Tuition: Iowa's tuition and fees are lowest in the Big Ten, allowing our students to attend a premier institution at an affordable price. Iowa residents - $6,293/year; Nonresidents - $19,465/year (2007-2008) [Costs]
Financial Aid: Website
Disability Services: There are numerous campus organizations devoted to providing academic assistance, transportation service, and other support programs for students with disabilities. For more details, visit here.
Greek Life:
Yes
Activities:
More than 400 student organizations. [Student Life]
Sports: Member of the Big Ten Conference - 22 varisty sports teams amd over 170 home events each year. Extensive sports clubs and intramurals. For more details, visit here.
School Championships: Website
Majors: More than 100 areas of undergraduate study. [Website]
Computer Capabilities: 26 ITC's (Inst Tech Centers), all res hall rooms, wireless in over 50 buildings and many outdoor areas
Admission Requirements:
Admission requirements vary depending on what you plan to study and whether you are a first-year, transfer, or international student. For details, visit here.
Application/Transfer Deadlines:
Summer and fall semester: April 1
Spring semester: Nov 15
Parking Space/Availability: Yes

Notes

The smallest public university in the Big Ten and home to more than 29,000 students and some of the nation's top scholars and researchers, The University of Iowa offers more than 100 areas of study on a vibrant and diverse campus. Students get a comprehensive and quality education at an affordable price-still the lowest in the Big Ten-and placement rates for Iowa graduates are above 90 percent.

International Students

Over 2,000 international students from more than 100 different countries. Each year approximately 1,000 students participate in study abroad programs. Programs are available in more than 30 different countries in Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America. The Office for Study Abroad plays a central role in developing and administering these programs, advises students about these and other opportunities to study abroad, and guides students through the application process. For more details, visit http://www.uiowa.edu/~uiabroad/