University of Iowa Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
22K

Full + Part time Students
1:16

Faculty to Student Ratio
6%

Transfer Student Ratio
$14.2K

Avg. Financial Aid

With just over 30,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference since 1899, and an Association of American Universities member since 1909. Iowa is known around the world for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It's home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers, the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop, and hundreds of options for affordable, accessible education. The University of Iowa is located in the casual yet cosmopolitan environment of Iowa City, widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities.

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Overview

Total Faculty	2,213
Full-Time Undergraduate	19,639
Part-Time Undergraduate	2,360
Application Acceptance Rate	78%
Transfer Students	1,258
Programs	413 Programs
Courses	2,543 Courses
Equivalencies	3,911 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$8,057
Out-of-State Tuition	$26,279
Books and Supplies	$1,090
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	49%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,775
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	54%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$7,439

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Federal student aid is financial assistance provided through the U.S. Department of Education. To apply for federal financial aid, each year students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit all required documents.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall or Summer	April 1
Spring	November 15

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A minimum college grade point average of 2.50 is required of transfer applicants.
Official Transcripts:

Official high school and previously attended college transcripts are required by all for admission consideration.
SAT Scores:

If you are transferring fewer than 24 semester hours of credit, have your ACT or SAT scores sent by the testing agency. Our institutional code is 1356 for the ACT; 6681 for the SAT.
Essay:

An essay or personal statement is required by some for admission consideration and you will be notified if it is needed.
Application Fee:

There is a non-refundable $40 application fee.
Other Requirements:

Admission requirements for transfer students vary depending on area of study.
Apply Here:

http://admissions.uiowa.edu/apply/transfer-student-application-process

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is a D or higher.
Credits (Min/Max):

Course work earned at a two-year college or as part of an associate degree program may be applied toward up to one-half the credits required for a bachelor’s degree from Iowa.
Transfer Policy Document:

University of Iowa Transfer Credit Policy.pdf