These are the estimated 2020-21 costs of attending the University of Iowa for an undergraduate student enrolled full time (12 or more semester hours) for the fall and spring semesters. These figures include a one-time University Records and Document Fee of $225 for new students.
Tuition and fees vary for International Students and for undergraduate students in business, engineering, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy. Tuition and fees for Part-Time and Online Students (enrolled for fewer than 12 semester hours per semester) are assessed based on the number of semester hours.
| Billed expenses | Iowa Residents | Nonresidents |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees * | $9,830 | $31,793 |
| Housing & meals** | $11,590 | $11,590 |
| Total billed expenses | $21,420 | $43,383 |
| Other estimated expenses | Iowa Residents | Nonresidents |
| Books & supplies | $950 | $950 |
| Personal expenses*** | $2,546 | $2,546 |
| Transportation | $684 | $684 |
| Total estimated expenses | $4,180 | $4,180 |
| Billed expenses | Iowa Residents | Nonresidents |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees* | $9,830 | $31,793 |
| Total billed expenses | $9,830 | $31,793 |
| Other estimated expenses | Iowa Residents | Nonresidents |
|
Books & supplies Housing & meals Personal expenses*** Transportation Total estimated expenses |
$950 $9,576 $2,546 $1,178 $14,250 |
$950 $9,576 $2,546 $1,178 $14,250 |
| Billed expenses | Iowa Residents |
|---|---|
|
Tuition & fees* Total billed expenses |
$9,830 $9,830 |
| Other estimated expenses | Iowa Residents |
|
Books & supplies Housing & meals Personal expenses*** Transportation Total estimated expenses |
$950 $3,306 $2,546 $1,178 $7,980 |
* Tuition varies for students in these areas of study:
Detailed tuition and fee information
- Business students pay $11,556 for residents ($33,558 for nonresidents); third- and fourth-year business students pay $13,251 for residents ($35,424 for nonresidents).
- Engineering students pay $11,150 for residents ($33,094 for nonresidents); second-, third-, and fourth-year engineering students pay $12,889 ($35,123 for nonresidents).
- Medicine undergraduates pay $9,632 for residents ($31,595 for nonresidents).
- Nursing students pay $12,646 for residents ($34,759 for nonresidents).
- Pharmacy students pay $28,599 for residents ($45,075 for nonresidents).
** Based on a double room with a meal plan for the academic year (9 months).
*** Personal expenses include phone charges, clothes, entertainment, laundry, and other costs. Although your actual expenses will vary, these estimates should help you plan a budget.
Billing & Payment Information
The University Billing Office generates bills on the first of each month. Contracted charges—including tuition, fees, housing and meals—are billed June 1 for the Summer Session, August 1 for the Fall Semester, December 1 for the Winter Session, and January 1 for the Spring Semester.
Resident/Nonresident Classification
The UI Registrar's Office determines the classification of residents and nonresidents for tuition purposes.