University of Iowa
- Public
- Research university
University of Iowa: international tuition 35,442 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 50,684 USD, acceptance rate 83.6%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.
First-year international students are considered for limited merit scholarships through Admissions. The pages do not clarify need-based aid, need-blind policy or CSS Profile requirements for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 83.6% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 560–650, Math 550–660, ACT 22–29. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 4+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 50,684 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. According to the Common Data Set 2020-2021, 431 international students got financial aid.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 2/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Iowa?
International tuition is 35,442 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 50,684 USD.
Does University of Iowa offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students are considered for limited merit scholarships through Admissions. The pages do not clarify need-based aid, need-blind policy or CSS Profile requirements for international students.
What English scores does University of Iowa require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Iowa?
The acceptance rate is 83.6%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- University of Iowa2026Campus tour
- Life as an Iowa Student2024Vlog
- UIOWA CLAS2023Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
Tuition by group
- Liberal Arts and Sciences35,442 USD≈ ₫924M
- Engineering37,030 USD≈ ₫966M
- Business38,847 USD≈ ₫1.01B
- Nursing39,316 USD≈ ₫1.03B
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe Admissions page says the National Scholars Award is automatic on applying, but it targets 'nonresident' students without explicitly naming international students, so applicability is not confirmed.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNone of the pages say whether admission decisions consider international students' ability to pay.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNone of the pages mention a CSS Profile or a separate aid form for international students.
Scholarships at this school
Iowa Need-Based Academic AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Requires a FAFSA and the page does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: FAFSA deadline for maximum financial aid consideration
National Scholars Award (NSA)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Targets first-year 'nonresident' students but the page does not explicitly name international students, so eligibility is unconfirmed.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2027 (application for admission)
Provost ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
For National Merit finalists; the page does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Financial aid dates (first year)
- 01/12Priority filing date
U.S. student figures2020–21Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- SATACTiACT/SAT is required only in specific cases, such as using the score for English proficiency or applying for scholarships.Optional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Action deadline for fall semester (EA)Applicationabout18days
- Nursing application deadlineApplication+18 days
- Early Action documents deadline (EA)Documents+25 days
- Spring Semester Acceptance DeadlineOther+32 days
- Engineering application deadline for springApplication+32 days
- Spring Semester acceptance deadlineDeposit+32 days
- Nursing supplemental application deadlineApplication+53 days
- Regular admission deadline (RD)Application+109 days
- Pharmacy application deadline for fallApplication+110 days
- Regular admission documents deadline (RD)Documents+116 days
- Business application deadline for fallApplication+137 days
- Fall Semester Acceptance DeadlineOther+200 days
- Engineering application deadline for fall or summerApplication+200 days
- Fall Semester acceptance deadlineDeposit+200 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- Class rankVery important
- GPAVery important
- SATACTVery important
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Talent / abilityConsidered
- Character / personal qualitiesConsidered
- State residencyConsidered
- Application essayNot considered
- InterviewNot considered
- Extracurricular activitiesNot considered
- First generationNot considered
- Alumni relationNot considered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
- Volunteer workNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- Level of applicant's interestNot considered
Early rounds & waitlist
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data