University of Iowa SAT scores.
1230
Median SAT (composite)
1130–1320
Middle 50% of admits
21–28
ACT range (25th–75th)
23,407
Undergraduates
SAT data from University of Iowa's Common Data Set (2025-2026) (source) · acceptance rate from federal College Scorecard / IPEDS · updated August 2026
SAT scores by section.
among admitted students at University of Iowa
| Section | 25th percentile | Median (50th) | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading & Writing | 560 | 620 | 670 |
| Math | 550 | 610 | 660 |
Score distribution.
share of enrolled first-years in each score band (Common Data Set 2025-2026)
SAT composite
1400-1600
10%
1200-1399
49%
1000-1199
35%
800-999
5%
600-799
<1%
400-599
0%
Reading & Writing
700-800
14%
600-699
47%
500-599
34%
400-499
5%
300-399
<1%
200-299
0%
Math
700-800
13%
600-699
43%
500-599
37%
400-499
8%
300-399
<1%
200-299
0%
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