by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Iowa, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Iowa cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Iowa ran about $31,905 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. If you were a Iowa resident, the yearly charges were $9,942.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $30,319 | $1,586 | $31,905 |
| In-State | $8,356 | $1,586 | $9,942 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does University of Iowa cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. University of Iowa is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $31,905.
In-state undergrads in Iowa pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at Iowa pay about $9,942 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how University of Iowa compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Plains States | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: University of Iowa Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 2.39% for the past five years, Iowa residents could expect to pay $10,422 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at Iowa would be $21,093, and $43,203 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 0.71% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $32,362.
This would result in a total cost of $64,955 for two years and $130,839 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Iowa.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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