How to Apply
Submit your application.
You can apply through the University of Iowa application or the Common Application (fall session only). We make admission decisions on a rolling basis beginning in September based on college-specific admission requirements.
Pay the application fee.
The $55 application fee is non-refundable (fee waiver available).
Have your ACT or SAT scores sent by the testing agency.
Our institution code is 1356 for the ACT; 6681 for the SAT.
We do not require the optional science section of the ACT. If you are providing a score for ACT tests taken after September 2025, ACT will calculate a composite score using the English, Math, and Reading sections. We will not recalculate a new composite score if you have a science subscore. Superscores will not be used for admission or scholarship consideration.
No Harm ACT and SAT Test Score Policy and Admission Process: Standardized test scores will only be used if they benefit the applicant in the admission and scholarship review process. Typically, students who are admitted with a strong academic record and submit test scores above the institutional averages (at or above 26 ACT/1230 SAT) will have more opportunities for larger merit scholarships compared to those admitted without a test score. The University of Iowa is test optional, but applicants are encouraged to take the ACT or SAT and follow the Regent Admission Index (RAI) process and provide all materials required (ACT or SAT Scores, GPA, HS Core Courses). Full Standardized Test and Admissions Process
APPLICATION DEADLINES
November 2
Early Action Deadline for Fall Semester (documents deadline Nov. 9)
February 1
Regular admission deadline. Applicants after Feb. 1 are not eligible for merit scholarships, and will only be admitted on a case-by-case, space-available basis. (documents deadline Feb. 8)
May 3
Summer Session or Fall Semester Acceptance Deadline
Two Ways to Apply
University of Iowa Application
The University of Iowa online application
Common Application
The University of Iowa is a member of the Common Application
College-Specific Admission Requirements
First-year students at Iowa enroll in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Business, Nursing, Public Health, or Education. See below for specific requirements for these and other UI colleges that admit undergraduates.
