UIowa 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,942

Cost of attendance at University of Iowa in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,905

Cost of attendance at University of Iowa in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Iowa was $17,599. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UIowa

UIowa net price calculator

$17,599

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Iowa and nationwide.

Iowa's average	$16,084
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UIowa for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$17,599	$147	$13,772	$14,089	$18,317	$20,690	$22,754
2021	$17,452	$444 (3%)	$13,554	$15,508	$18,026	$20,719	$22,516
2020	$17,008	$1,191 (8%)	$12,975	$15,073	$18,272	$20,738	$22,355
2019	$15,817	$972 (7%)	$10,599	$12,347	$15,388	$17,732	$18,623
2018	$14,845	$684 (5%)	$9,296	$11,001	$14,220	$17,419	$17,925
2017	$14,161	$397 (3%)	$8,259	$9,753	$13,418	$16,607	$17,268
2016	$14,558	$243 (2%)	$8,188	$10,650	$13,560	$16,223	$17,551
2015	$14,315	$1,651 (10%)	$8,584	$10,751	$14,719	$17,575	$18,256
2014	$15,966	--	$11,351	$13,347	$16,046	$18,839	$18,985

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Iowa's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$24,686	$830 (3%)	$9,942	$13,794	$950
2021	$23,856	$570 (2%)	$9,606	$13,300	$950
2020	$23,286	$339 (1%)	$9,606	$12,730	$950
2019	$22,947	$1,024 (5%)	$9,267	$12,730	$950
2018	$21,923	$390 (2%)	$8,965	$12,008	$950
2017	$21,533	$409 (2%)	$8,575	$12,008	$950
2016	$21,124	$605 (3%)	$8,104	$11,780	$1,240
2015	$20,519	$134	$8,079	$11,400	$1,040
2014	$20,653	$1,179 (5%)	$8,061	$11,552	$1,040
2013	$21,832	--	$8,057	$12,685	$1,090

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at UIowa? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $11,780 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at UIowa is $1,309 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UIowa estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $950.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UIowa estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,686

If living off-campus, with family: $4,142

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,142
How much is UIowa application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UIowa offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Iowa cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$349	$580
For out-of-state students	$1,263	$1,632

Housing and Meal

**UIowa requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Iowa for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$11,780	0	6,660
2021	N/A	N/A	$11,590	0	6,660
2020	$3,780	$7,620	N/A	0	6,737
2019	$3,686	$7,486	N/A	0	6,660
2018	$3,534	$6,916	N/A	20	6,964
2017	$3,382	$6,726	N/A	21	6,818
2016	N/A	N/A	$9,728	21	6,712

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Iowa during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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