University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA
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    Faculty & Research

    214 faculty · 348 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Kinesiology46 faculty avg h-index 23.2
    Andrea Babcock, Instructor h-index 1
    Exercise science Human physiology
    Notable: “Survey of Processes for Radium Recovery from Pitchblende Ores” (1950) · 1 citations
    Aaron Schneider, Assistant Professor of Instruction
    Sleep and cognitive function. Enjoy helping students realize their potential and ability to achieve more. Courses Taught HHP:1050 Exploring HHP HHP:1300 Fundamentals of Human Physiology HHP:1310 Physiology Labs Research areas Exercise sc
    Adam Kempenaar, Professor of Practice
    Adrienne Johnson, Associate Professor of Instruction
    Therapeutic Recreation/Child Life
    Nursing40 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 16.1 #7 of 37 in Nursing
    Kathleen Buckwalter, Professor Emeritus h-index 39
    Notable: “The Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Quality Care” (2001) · 590 citations
    Harleah Buck, Professor h-index 33
    Es on developing non-pharmacological solutions for the “wicked problems” older adults face in the community. Her research experience includes contributing to 15 funded studies totaling 13 million dollars. Her most recently funded study is D
    Notable: “Self‐Care for the Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke” (2017) · 608 citations
    Karen Dunn Lopez, Professor h-index 28
    Ed on advancing the design, implementation, and evaluation of health information technologies. Her research, funded by NINR, NCI, AHRQ and ARPA-H spans a wide range of methodologies, including human factors engineering, human-centered desig
    Notable: “Evidence for the existing American Nurses Association-recognized standardized nursing terminologies: A systematic review” (2013) · 203 citations
    Gloria Bulechek, Professor Emeritus h-index 18
    Notable: “Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC)” (1992) · 1,134 citations
    Courses: First-Year Seminar · Human Development and Behavior · Aging Matters: Introduction to Gerontology · Leadership U · Healthcare Finance · Caring for Vulnerable Populations +34 more
    Government28 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 17.4 #29 of 100 in Political Science
    Michael Lewis-Beck, Professor Emeritus h-index 61
    Caroline Tolbert, Professor h-index 42
    Sara Mitchell, Professor h-index 36
    Tom Rice, Professor Emeritus h-index 26
    Courses: First-Year Seminar · Introduction to Politics · Big Ideas: Introduction to Information, Society, and Culture · Introduction to American Politics · Introduction to Lawyers in the American Political System · Creating the Constitution +34 more
    Biomedical Engineering25 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 26.6 #18 of 20 in Biomedical Engineering
    Tae-Hong Lim, Professor h-index 36
    Notable: “The Effect of Disc Degeneration and Facet Joint Osteoarthritis on the Segmental Flexibility of the Lumbar Spine” (2000) · 601 citations
    Xuan Mu, Assistant Professor h-index 36
    Respiratory bioengineering Bioinspired materials Engineering Unit(s) Biomedical Engineering
    Notable: “3D Bioprinting: from Benches to Translational Applications” (2019) · 432 citations
    Nicole Grosland, Professor h-index 28
    Spinal biomechanics Total joint arthroplasty Patient/subject-specific model development Finite element meshing techniques Engineering Unit(s) Office of the Dean Biomedical Engineering Iowa Institute for Biomedical Imaging Engineering Stude
    Notable: “Load-Sharing Between Anterior and Posterior Elements in a Lumbar Motion Segment Implanted With an Artificial Disc” (2001) · 267 citations
    Joon Park, Professor Emeritus h-index 11
    Notable: “Characterization of the laminated object manufacturing (LOM) process” (2000) · 138 citations
    Courses: First-Year Forum · Professional Seminar: Biomedical Engineering · Systems, Instrumentation, and Data Acquisition · Bioimaging and Bioinformatics · Cell and Tissue Engineering Fundamentals · Biomaterials and Biomechanics +34 more
    Criminology20 faculty avg h-index 20.2 #54 of 127 in Social Sciences
    Mark Berg, Professor h-index 32
    Crime, law, and social control
    Notable: “Reentry and the Ties that Bind: An Examination of Social Ties, Employment, and Recidivism” (2010) · 511 citations
    Karen Heimer, Professor h-index 27
    Crime, law, and social control Gender and family
    Notable: “Masculinities and Crime: Critique and Reconceptualization of Theory.” (1994) · 716 citations
    Steve Hitlin, Professor h-index 26
    Social psychology Gender and family
    Michael Lovaglia, Professor h-index 21
    Stratification Complex organizations Social psychology

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of Iowa. University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA reports an overall acceptance rate of 83.6%, an SAT middle 50% of 1140–1313, a class size of 5,208, and a yield of 23.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Iowa flagship with non-binding EA. Top creative writing program (Iowa Writers' Workshop). Strong healthcare, business, and liberal arts.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of Iowa: key admissions facts

    University of Iowa's overall acceptance rate is 83.6% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Iowa's SAT middle-50% range is 1140–1313 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of Iowa is about 3.83 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Iowa's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 23.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of Iowa for families earning under $75,000 is about $16,912 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of Iowa on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of Iowa cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $15,316 per year in net price at University of Iowa, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $26,266 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $19,930 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of Iowa: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$15,316
    $30,001–$48,000$15,489
    $48,001–$75,000$19,930
    $75,001–$110,000$23,811
    Over $110,000$26,266

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Iowa?

    University of Iowa's overall acceptance rate is 83.6%, based on the most recent Common Data Set.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of Iowa?

    Admitted students at University of Iowa typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1140–1313 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.83, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of Iowa?

    Getting into University of Iowa is relatively accessible: it admits 83.6% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of Iowa offer early decision or early action?

    University of Iowa offers early action (non-binding).

    How much does University of Iowa cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of Iowa — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $16,912 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of Iowa cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $15,316 per year in net price at University of Iowa, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $26,266 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $19,930 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances.