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$11,283
per year
In-State Tuition
86%
Acceptance Rate
75%
Graduation Rate
90%
Retention Rate
The University of Iowa is known for its top-ranked writing program, medical school, and research output.
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5 exams
15 credits
$5,642 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$9,026 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$15,796 saved
12 of 12 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $11,659potential savings
Law & Criminal Justice
Engineering
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Science & Research
Business & Finance
Technology & Computer Science
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Real Estate & Construction
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
13
Sports
5
Men's teams
11
Women's teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Field Hockey
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Gymnastics
Aquatic Sports(2)
Swimming and Diving
Rowing
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$15,316
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$64,762
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at University of Iowa
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $376 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $5,642
8 exams
24 credits
Save $9,026
14 exams
42 credits
Save $15,796
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$5,642 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$9,026 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$15,796 saved
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 65 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 51 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 61 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 63 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 0 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology Psychology & Education | 3 | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP Introduction to Psychology Psychology | 3 | 59 | Accepted |
CLEP Introduction to Sociology Sociology | 3 | 59 | Accepted |
CLEP Natural Sciences Science | 3 | 51 | Accepted |
CLEP Precalculus Mathematics | 0 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Iowa City, Iowa
Johnson County
Control
Public
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