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University of Iowa

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University Overview

Founded in 1847, the University of Iowa is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Iowa City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Iowa. This institution also has a branch campus in Cedar Rapids. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Iowa (UI) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Iowa (UI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 177-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:University of Iowa
Acronym:UI
Founded:1847
Colours:Black and gold
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University Location

Address:101 Jessup Hall Iowa City 52242-1316 Iowa United States
Tel:+1 (319) 335 3500
Fax: +1 (319) 335 0807
Other locations:Cedar Rapids

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Iowa's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Iowa is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1913


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Association of American Universities (AAU)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA)
  • Midwest Universities Consortium for International Activities (MUCIA)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)