by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for University of Iowa, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Iowa stood at $11,283 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $33,371. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $1,997 in-state and $1,997 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,286 | $31,374 |
| Fees | $1,997 | $1,997 |
| Total | $11,283 | $33,371 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would University of Iowa cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how University of Iowa costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of Iowa is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the University of Iowa Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at University of Iowa has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,356 | $30,319 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,711 | $30,674 |
| One Year Ago | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,286 | $31,374 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Iowa has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition increased 1.3%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $33,796 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.32%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $11,769. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.51%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $33,874.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,769 | $33,874 |
| In 2 Years | $12,276 | $34,385 |
| In 3 Years | $12,805 | $34,903 |
| In 4 Years | $13,357 | $35,429 |
| In 5 Years | $13,933 | $35,963 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $138,591, versus roughly $50,207 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at University of Iowa, see the University of Iowa Financial Aid page.
