University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.86
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The University of Iowa (U of I, UIowa, or Iowa) is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest and largest university in the state. The University of Iowa is organized into 12 colleges offering more than 200 areas of study and 7 professional degrees. On an urban 1,880-acre campus on the banks of the Iowa River, the University of Iowa is classified among "R1:…
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#58 (CWUR US)▼
National rank
Ranked #58 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
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Ranked #73 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National Universities
Ranked #102 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
World rank
Ranked #165 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
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Ranked #256 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
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101 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316
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