University of Iowa SAT Scores and GPA

What are University of Iowa's average SAT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into University of Iowa. You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: SAT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into University of Iowa.

Average SAT: 1235

The average SAT score composite at University of Iowa is a 1235.

University of Iowa SAT Score Analysis

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1130, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1310.

In other words, a 1130 places you below average, while a 1310 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at University of Iowa, but they really want to see at least a 1130 to have a chance at being considered.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	575	560	660
Reading + Writing	610	570	660
Composite	1235	1130	1310

Average GPA: 3.83

The average GPA at University of Iowa is 3.83. This makes University of Iowa Extremely Competitive for GPAs.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.83, University of Iowa requires you to be near the top of your class, and well above average. You'll need mostly A's, ideally with several AP or IB classes to help show your preparation at a college level.

Admissions Rate: 84.7%

The acceptance rate at University of Iowa is 84.7%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, 85 are admitted.

This means the school is not selective. As long as you don't fall way below average, you'll likely get in.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is not selective, you have a great shot at getting in, as long as you don't fall well below average. Aim for a 1130 SAT or higher, and you'll almost certainly get an offer of admission. But if you score below this, you may be one of the unlucky few to get rejected.

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Other Schools For You

If you're interested in University of Iowa, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to University of Iowa.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than University of Iowa. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
United States Military Academy	West Point, NY	1331	30
Drexel University	Philadelphia, PA	1330	30
University of Connecticut	Storrs, CT	1315	29
Seton Hall University	South Orange, NJ	1310	30
Penn State University Park	University Park, PA	1310	29
Auburn University	Auburn, AL	1304	27
University of Texas at Dallas	Richardson, TX	1291	28

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for University of Iowa, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Hofstra University	Hempstead, NY	1246	27
University of Arizona	Tucson, AZ	1245	25
Texas Christian University	Fort Worth, TX	1242	28
Temple University	Philadelphia, PA	1241	28
University of Alabama	Tuscaloosa, AL	1225	26
University of Cincinnati	Cincinnati, OH	1223	26
University of Oklahoma	Norman, OK	1220	26

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for University of Iowa, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If University of Iowa is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Colorado State University	Fort Collins, CO	1178	26
Ohio University	Athens, OH	1174	25
Pace University	New York, NY	1173	26
University of Texas at Arlington	Arlington, TX	1160	23
California State University Long Beach	Long Beach, CA	1145	23
Washington State University	Pullman, WA	1130	23
University of North Texas	Denton, TX	1110	23

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