university of iowa

The University of Iowa (UIowa) is a public research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, founded in 1847, making it the oldest and largest university in the state. It offers more than 200 areas of study across 12 colleges and grants 7 professional degrees. The campus spans about 1,880 acres along the Iowa River and is classified as an "R1: Doctoral University – Very high research activity." The university was the first public university in the U.S. to admit men and women equally and pioneered the Master of Fine Arts degree and the Iowa Writers' Workshop, notable for producing numerous Pulitzer Prize winners. It is governed by the Iowa Board of Regents and has a student population of around 32,000. UIowa's varsity athletic teams are known as the Iowa Hawkeyes and compete in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference. Academically, it was ranked #98 among national universities by U.S. News & World Report in 2025, and it has highly ranked graduate programs in medicine, law, public health, pharmacy, and nursing. The university also emphasizes leadership development and student involvement with over 500 student organizations. The tuition for the 2023-2024 year was about $11,283 for in- state students and $33,371 for out-of-state students. The campus features notable architecture, including the historic Old Capitol and the Pentacrest, and is located in the vibrant city of Iowa City, recognized for its scenic and sustainable qualities.