Iowa / Financial aid
Paying for Iowa
The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Iowa actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.
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Tuition after aid$0
Room, board & fees$0
An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Iowa's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.
Average net price by family income
Under $30k$15,316/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$15,489/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$19,930/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$23,811/yr after aid
$110k+$26,266/yr after aid
The full cost
Sticker (cost of attendance)$26,414
In-state tuition$10,046
Out-of-state tuition$32,669
Room & board$12,920
Average net price$15,000
Students on aid62%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit
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