University of Iowa

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Iowa?

The University of Iowa's reported 2024-25 undergraduate tuition and required fees were substantially different for Iowa residents and nonresidents. For a full-time undergraduate, the reported annual amounts were:

• Iowa resident tuition and required fees: $11,283.
• Nonresident tuition and required fees: $33,710.
• Typical room and board charges: $13,680.
• Estimated books and supplies: $950.

Adding the listed housing and book amounts produces approximately $25,913 for a resident or $48,001 for a nonresident. Those are not complete cost-of-attendance budgets: transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific charges can add to the total. Housing and dining costs also depend on the student's actual choices. These figures describe 2024-25, so applicants budgeting for a later year should use that year's published charges and aid offer.

The price a student pays after grants and scholarships can differ sharply from the published amount. Reported average net prices for students in families earning up to $48,000 were $15,489; for families earning $48,001-$75,000, the average was $19,930. Those averages describe eligible groups, not a quote for an individual applicant. Federal grants, Iowa programs for eligible residents, institutional scholarships, and other assistance may help; federal loans must be repaid. Students generally begin the aid process with the FAFSA and should check applicable scholarship and priority dates. About 90% of students received some form of financial aid in the reported data, but "aid" can include borrowing.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Iowa?

University of Iowa students can look for part-time work both through ordinary student employment and, if eligible, Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is a need-based federal aid program: an award establishes eligibility to earn up to a specified amount through approved employment, rather than placing the full award into a student's account automatically.

Students generally need to complete the FAFSA to be considered for Federal Work-Study. A student without that award may still be eligible for other campus jobs. University job postings and departmental hiring processes are the practical starting points for finding openings; hours, pay, and duties vary by position. Research assistance, administrative work, recreation, and service roles can offer different kinds of experience, but a campus job should not be confused with an internship requirement or a guaranteed source of funding.

The Pomerantz Career Center provides a separate set of career-development services, including individual advising, résumé and interview help, job-search resources, employer events, and internship support. These services can help students prepare and apply; they do not guarantee an offer or a particular salary.