
University of Iowa, IA
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
81%
Tuition
$8,104 in-state
$27,890 out-of-state
Eligibility For Public Schools
In State
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#78 in National Universities
Scholarships
Old Gold Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$5,000
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
1390
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
1060-1267.5
Description
Old Gold Scholarship is awarded to incoming first-year students. Scholarship is awarded automatically to eligible students upon admission.
Old Gold Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$10,000
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
1390
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
1060-1267.5
Description
Old Gold Scholarship is awarded to incoming first-year students. Scholarship is awarded automatically to eligible students upon admission.
Academic Success Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.6
Required SAT
1240
Required Act
26
Mid 50 ACT
17-26
Mid 50 SAT
1060-1267.5
Description
The following University of Iowa Academic Success Scholarships are awarded b to students demonstrating both financial need, determined by filing the Free is awarded to for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and high academic achievement. Students may receive this scholarship for up to eight semesters or until a bachelor's degree is received (whichever comes first) by meeting all renewal requirements.
Advantage Iowa Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2000 to $8000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
1060-1267.5
Description
Advantage Iowa Award is for incoming first-year students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents whose enrollment will contribute to a diverse learning environment. The award is based on merit (test scores and GPA). Criteria may include one or more of these: student's race/ethnic background; socioeconomic factors; whether the student is a first-generation college student (parents have not graduated from college); participation in a federally funded Upward Bound program.
Charles E. And Eleanore G. Wilson Scholarship In Actuarial Science And Statistics
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
1060-1267.5
Description
Charles E. and Eleanore G. Wilson Scholarship in Actuarial Science and Statistics is awarded to entering first-year, entering transfer, or current students. First priority given to undergraduate students in Actuarial Science who exhibit demonstrated intellect, creativity, ambition and financial need.
Dean Gerhard Loewenberg Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
1060-1267.5
Description
Dean Gerhard Loewenberg Scholarship is awarded to first-year students only. They must apply for UI Presidential Scholarship to be considered. No other application is required.
Iowa Scholars Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
$10,000
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
1280
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
1060-1267.5
Description
Iowa Scholars Award is for incoming first-year students who are Iowa residents (non-stackable)
National Scholars Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
$28,000
Required GPA
3.6
Required SAT
1240
Required Act
26
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
1060-1267.5
Description
University of Iowa National Scholars Award (NSA) is for incoming first-year nonresident students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Scholarship is awarded automatically to eligible students upon admission.
Presidential Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $18,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
1060-1267.5
Description
Presidential Scholarship is awarded to incoming first-year students (non-stackable)
Presidential Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $20,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
1060-1267.5
Description
Presidential Scholarship is awarded to incoming first-year students (non-stackable)
Robert F. And Mary J. Godwin Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
1060-1267.5
Description
Robert F. and Mary J. Godwin Scholarship is awarded to first-year students only. Students must apply online beginning November.
Robert P. Stack Memorial Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
1060-1267.5
Description
Robert P. Stack Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an entering first-year student from each of the three Iowa City high schools who shows academic merit, potential, and financial need. Students must be nominated by their high school.
Shoemaker-Strickler Memorial Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1060-1267.5 (CR+M)
Description
Shoemaker-Strickler Memorial Scholarship are awarded to first year students who demonstrate academic promise and accomplishments. Students must be enrolled in a College of Liberal Arts & Sciences degree granting program and seeking their first undergraduate degree.
Tom Brokaw Scholarship Fund
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
1060-1267.5
Description
Tom Brokaw Scholarship Fund is awarded to first-year Native Americans. This scholarship is based on financial need and merit.
William And Effa Mcmeans Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
1060-1267.5
Description
William and Effa McMeans Scholarships are awarded to first-year students onl. No application required
Provost Scholarship
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
$3,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
1060-1267.5
Description
Provost Scholarship are for National Merit and National Achievement finalists who designate the University of Iowa as their first-choice institution as well as National Hispanic Scholars who enroll at Iowa.

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