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University of Iowa

University of Iowa
84.7%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Transfer Admission Overview

Transferring to University of Iowa is an option for students who started at another institution.

84.7%
Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to University of Iowa: Step by Step

1
Research Requirements
Check University of Iowa's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.
2
Maintain a Strong GPA
Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.
3
Complete Prerequisites
Take the general education and major prerequisites that University of Iowa expects.
4
Write a Compelling Essay
Explain why you want to transfer and why University of Iowa specifically.
5
Get Strong Recommendations
Ask professors who know your work well.
6
Apply on Time
Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

University of Iowa Transfer FAQs

What is University of Iowa's transfer acceptance rate?
University of Iowa does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 84.7%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.
What GPA do I need to transfer to University of Iowa?
With a 84.7% freshman acceptance rate, University of Iowa typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.0+ with passing grades in core requirements. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.
When are University of Iowa transfer application deadlines?
Most US colleges including University of Iowa accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check University of Iowa's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.
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Other Colleges in IA

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12.7% accept · Grinnell
Iowa State University
89.1% accept · Ames

Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Iowa is not affiliated with DeepColleges.