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?

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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

Iowa is a NCAA Division I FBS program competing in the Big Ten. Located in Iowa City, IA with an enrollment of 22,264 students. Average GPA: 3.6. Acceptance rate: 84%. Graduation rate: 75%. Urban campus setting. Cold climate. Explore football, basketball, and track & field recruiting data, coaching staff, and Fit Score matching on RawRecruit.

Last updated: April 2026

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 all sports

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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. Whether you're a football player, basketball player, or track & field athlete, Iowa has programs and coaching staff across multiple sports.

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

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