What division is Iowa?

Iowa competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Big Ten.

What GPA do you need for Iowa?

The average GPA at Iowa is 3.6. This is a highly selective academic program.

Iowa has an enrollment of approximately 22,264 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Iowa?

Iowa has an acceptance rate of 84%.

How do I get recruited to play at Iowa?

To get recruited at Iowa, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Iowa's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Iowa

Iowa City, IAFBSBig Ten

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

22,264

Enrollment

3.6

Avg GPA

84%

Acceptance

75%

Graduation

90%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.6+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Iowa is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Big Ten, located in Iowa City, IA. We map basketball and track & field at Iowa, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.6

Graduation

75%

Acceptance

84%

Student:Faculty

16:1

Avg SAT

1,220

Retention

90%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$52,696

Coaching Staff1288 coaches across basketball and track & field

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How well do you match with Iowa? Our AI compares your athletic profile, academics, and preferences against this program's recruiting history and campus culture.

Why this exists

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About Iowa Athletics

Iowa is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Iowa City, IA, competing in the Big Ten. With an enrollment of 22,264 students, Iowa offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map basketball and track & field at Iowa with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Iowa is 3.6. The school maintains a 75% graduation rate.

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