First-Year Admissions

How to Apply

Submit your application.
You can apply through the University of Iowa application or the Common Application (fall session only). We make admission decisions on a rolling basis beginning in September based on college-specific admission requirements.
Pay the application fee.
The $55 application fee is non-refundable (fee waiver available).
Have your ACT or SAT scores sent by the testing agency.
Our institution code is 1356 for the ACT; 6681 for the SAT.

Test Scores for Students Applying Fall 2025: If a student does not provide an ACT or SAT test score at the time of application, they may be required to submit additional academic documents, transcripts, or a personal statement and may delay the process to receive an admission decision. The Students will be contacted via email if any additional documents are required. Learn more about our guidelines and timeline for students not providing test scores.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

November 1

Early Action Priority for Fall Semester

March 1

Regular admission deadline
Due to space concerns from a high volume of applications for Fall 2025, students who submit an application and meet the published admission requirements after March 1, 2025, will be placed on a waitlist. Students on the waitlist are not eligible for merit-based scholarships and will only be accepted on a space-available, case-by-case basis.

May 1

Summer Session or Fall Semester Acceptance Deadline

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Two Ways to Apply

University of Iowa Application

The University of Iowa online application

Common Application

The University of Iowa is a member of the Common Application

College-Specific Admission Requirements

First-year students at Iowa enroll in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Business, Nursing, Public Health, or Education. See below for specific requirements for these and other UI colleges that admit undergraduates.