The University of Iowa is a large school with 31,206 total students and 1,890 international student including 100+ different nationalities. The student to faculty ratio is 15:1 - allowing students to make deep connections with faculty despite being a large university. When looking for the right university there are many things to consider such as: rank, location, size, programs offered, and so much more!
If rank is your determining factor then the University of Iowa has you covered as they are ranked 33rd Best Public Institution according to US News and World Report. In addition, according to the Times Higher Education, the University of Iowa is in the top 5% of institutions worldwide and they are member of the elite Association of American Universities (AAU) in tier one of the Carnegie research institutions in North America. The University of Iowa is where "science meets the arts". They highly encourage you to not stop just at their impressive rankings and want you to also consider a few other great features of their school. Watch the video below to see our informational live session we had with the University of Iowa.
Campus Life
The campus is conveniently located in downtown Iowa City which means you are on average 15 minutes from everything you could need including the pharmacy, coffee shops to study in, banks, boutiques for shopping, and the list goes on. The campus is easily walk-able or bike-able allowing increased accessibility. The University is also strategically placed as major cities like Chicago and Kansas City are only a 4-5 hour car ride away (which is is great if you are looking for internships).
Student Future Oriented
The University encourages students to participate in jobs while on campus and they have plenty to offer. They offer positions in the admissions office, paid research, food service, and much more. The career center on campus is invested in your future, so be sure to visit them starting your first year. 93% of University of Iowa graduates are placed in jobs or graduate school post undergraduate - impressive! The University of Iowa cares about their students' success and career goals, which is why they host 5 job fairs per year!
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