✓ From the official admissions page
Nov 2, 2026
Early Action
Non-binding
Closed
Feb 1, 2027
Regular Decision
Non-binding
83 days left
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“November 2 Early Action Deadline for Fall Semester (documents deadline Nov. 9)”
Application
University of Iowa Application, Common Application (fall session only)
Testing
Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
Fee
$55
Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Meet high school course requirements; RAI 245+ for Iowa residents, 255+ for other states.
Separate admission
College of Engineering (direct admission)
RAI 265 or higher; meet high school course requirements; recommended pre-calculus, physics, chemistry. Students not admitted directly enter
Separate admission
- In-state tuition
- $11,622
- Out-of-state tuition
- $33,710
- Median earnings, 10 yrs
- $70,727
- 6-year graduation
- 76%