Acceptance Rate History
University of Iowa Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
IA · Current rate: 83.6%
What is University of Iowa's acceptance rate in 2024?
University of Iowa's acceptance rate in 2024 is 83.6%, down from 84.7% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83.6% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 84.7% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 86.0% | 25,729 | 22,128 |
| 2021 | 86.2% | 22,434 | 19,340 |
| 2020 | 84.3% | 24,132 | 20,338 |
| 2019 | 82.6% | 25,928 | 21,404 |
| 2018 | 82.7% | 26,706 | 22,077 |
| 2017 | 86.0% | 27,734 | 23,862 |
| 2016 | 84.1% | 28,494 | 23,967 |
| 2015 | 80.7% | 26,222 | 21,171 |
| 2014 | 81.0% | 24,097 | 19,506 |
| 2013 | 80.2% | 21,642 | 17,363 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1130–1330
Admitted students at University of Iowa scored between 1130 and 1330 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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School
University of Iowa
University of Iowa
SAT
Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1130–1330.
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Trend Analysis
University of Iowa's acceptance rate has increased from 80.2% in 2013 to 83.6% in 2024. The most notable shift occurred in 2016.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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