How to Apply

  1. 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.

  2. Pay the application fee.

    The $55 application fee is non-refundable (fee waiver available).

  3. 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 3

Early Action Deadline for Fall Semester

February 2

Regular admission deadline. Applicants after Feb. 2 are not eligible for merit scholarships, and will only be admitted on a case-by-case, space-available basis.

May 1

Summer Session or Fall Semester Acceptance Deadline

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Two Ways to Apply

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University of Iowa Application

The University of Iowa online application

Common 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.

English Class

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Engineering Workshop

College of Engineering

Marketing classroom

Tippie College of Business

College of Nursing

College of Nursing

Public Health volunteer day

College of Public Health

College of Education classroom experience

College of Education

Pharmacy student with instructors

College of Pharmacy

Microbiology classroom

Carver College of Medicine

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High School Course Requirements & Regent Admission Index

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step toward becoming a Hawkeye? Our How to Apply video has everything you need to guide you through the University of Iowa application process. From important deadlines to requirements, and how to submit your application, this video makes it easy to get started.

Watch now and get one step closer to joining the Hawkeye family!

 

Admission Policy for Minors and Students Graduating Early from High School.