Paying for University of Iowa

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,964 5.90%	$32,927 1.89%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$13,211 5.15%	$34,882 10.70%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Iowa (UI) are $10,964 for Iowa residents and $32,927 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

70% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $10,058. It could cover 30.55% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,538 for Iowa residents and $40,501 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UI's 4-year tuition is $47,358 for Iowa residents and $135,138 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $122,672 for Iowa residents and $210,453 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Iowa is $10,964 for Iowa residents and $32,927 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.90% for Iowa residents and increased by 1.89% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UI is $11,611 for Iowa residents and $33,550 for out-of-state students, a 1.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UI Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,353	$32,316	$15,580
2023-2024	$10,964	$32,927	$16,682
Change % 2023-2024	5.90%	1.89%	7.07%
2024-2025	$11,611	$33,550	$17,862

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $13,211 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $34,882. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UI is $13,891 for Iowa residents and $38,614 for out-of-state students , a 10.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

University of Iowa has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $31,426 for in-state and $51,955 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Iowa College of Law page. The medical school tuition is $38,122 for in-state and $58,897 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine page.

UI Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,564	$31,511	$15,580
2023-2024	$13,211	$34,882	$16,682
Change % 2023-2024	5.15%	10.70%	7.07%
2024-2025	$13,891	$38,614	$17,862

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UI. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $376 for Iowa residents and $1,291 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $625 for Iowa residents and $1,829 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$363	$1,278
	2023-2024	$376	$1,291
	2024-2025	$389	$1,304
Graduate	2022-2023	$604	$1,657
	2023-2024	$625	$1,829
	2024-2025	$647	$2,019

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,682. The Living costs increased by 7.07% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The UI's 2024 on-campus COA is $28,596 for state residents and $50,559 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $28,596 for state residents and $50,559 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UI
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,964
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$32,927
Room & Board	$12,616	$12,616
Personal Expenses	$4,066	$4,066
Books & Supplies	$950
COA (In-State)	$28,596	$28,596
COA (Out-of-State)	$50,559	$50,559

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

UI Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UI?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UI is $47,358 for Iowa residents and $135,138 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at University of Iowa have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

UI 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$11,304	$11,654	$12,014	$12,386	$47,358
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$33,267	$33,610	$33,956	$34,306	$135,138
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,654	$12,014	$12,386	$12,770	$48,824
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$33,610	$33,956	$34,306	$34,660	$136,532
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$12,014	$12,386	$12,770	$13,165	$50,336
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$33,956	$34,306	$34,660	$35,017	$137,939
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$12,386	$12,770	$13,165	$13,573	$51,895
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$34,306	$34,660	$35,017	$35,378	$139,362
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$12,770	$13,165	$13,573	$13,993	$53,502
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$34,660	$35,017	$35,378	$35,743	$140,798

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $122,672 for Iowa residents and $210,453 for out-of-state students.

UI 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$29,401	$30,230	$31,082	$31,960	$122,672
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$51,364	$52,185	$53,024	$53,880	$210,453
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$30,230	$31,082	$31,960	$32,863	$126,134
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$52,185	$53,024	$53,880	$54,753	$213,842
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$31,082	$31,960	$32,863	$33,793	$129,698
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$53,024	$53,880	$54,753	$55,644	$217,301
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$31,960	$32,863	$33,793	$34,749	$133,365
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$53,880	$54,753	$55,644	$56,555	$220,832
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$32,863	$33,793	$34,749	$35,734	$137,139
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$54,753	$55,644	$56,555	$57,484	$224,436

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 70% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $82,440 for Iowa residents and $170,221 for out-of-state students.

UI 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$19,343	$20,172	$21,024	$21,902	$82,440
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$41,306	$42,127	$42,966	$43,822	$170,221
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$20,172	$21,024	$21,902	$22,805	$85,902
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$42,127	$42,966	$43,822	$44,695	$173,610
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$21,024	$21,902	$22,805	$23,735	$89,466
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$42,966	$43,822	$44,695	$45,586	$177,069
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$21,902	$22,805	$23,735	$24,691	$93,133
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$43,822	$44,695	$45,586	$46,497	$180,600
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$22,805	$23,735	$24,691	$25,676	$96,907
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$44,695	$45,586	$46,497	$47,426	$184,204

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Iowa	$10,964	$32,927
Ohio State University-Main Campus	$12,859	$38,365
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities	$16,488	$36,402
University of Maryland-College Park	$11,505	$40,306
Purdue University-Main Campus	$9,992	$28,794
The Pennsylvania State University	$15,890	$25,574