Academics
- Graduation Rate74%
- Majors Available233
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio16:1
- Retention Rate90%
AP Credit Policy
The University of Iowa offers credit for more than 30 Advanced Placement (AP) Program exams. You can earn 3 to 8 semester hours of credit per test, depending on the subject and your score. Have your scores sent to the University of Iowa, the score reporting number is 6681.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
---|---|---|---|
2-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | Not available |
3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | Not available |
African American Studies | 4 | 3 | Not available |
Art History | 4 | 3 | Not available |
Biology | 4 | 4 | BIOL 1140 |
Calculus AB | 4 | 4 | MATH 1380, 1460, 1550 & 1850 |
Calculus BC | 4 | 8 | MATH 1380, 1460, 1550, 1850 & 1860 |
Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 4 | 4 | MATH 1380, 1460, 1550 & 1850 |
Chemistry | 4 | 3 | CHEM 1070 |
5 | 7 | CHEM 1110 | |
Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | Not available |
Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | POLI 1400 |
Computer Science A | 4 | 4 | CS 1210 |
Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 | CS 1110 |
Drawing | 4 | 3 | Not available |
English Language and Composition | 4 | 4 | Not available |
English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 | ENGL 1200 |
Environmental Science | 4 | 3 | EES 1080 & ENVS 1080 |
European History | 4 | 3 | Not available |
French Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | FREN 3000 |
German Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | Not available |
Human Geography | 4 | 3 | Not available |
Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | Not available |
Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | Not available |
Latin | 4 | 3 | Not available |
Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECON 1200 |
Microeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECON 1100 |
Music Theory | 4 | 4 | MUS 1201 |
5 | 8 | MUS 1201 & 1202 | |
Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | PHYS 1511 |
Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | PHYS 1512 |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PHYS 1612 |
Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PHYS 1611 |
Pre-Calculus | 4 | 4 | MATH 1020 |
Psychology | 4 | 3 | PSY 1001 |
Research | 4 | 3 | A score of 4 or higher on both AP Seminar and AP Research awards credit for RHET:1040 Writing and Reading |
Seminar | 4 | 3 | A score of 4 or higher on both AP Seminar and AP Research awards credit for RHET:1040 Writing and Reading |
Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | Not available |
Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 3 | Not available |
Statistics | 4 | 4 | STAT: 1010, 1020 & 1030 |
United States Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | POLI 1100 |
United States History | 4 | 3 | Not available |
World History: Modern | 4 | 3 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other
- African Studies
- African-American/Black Studies
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Applied Mathematics
- Archives/Archival Administration
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Astronomy
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
B
- Behavioral Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Biostatistics
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Cell Biology and Anatomy
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical Nurse Leader
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
- Cognitive Science, General
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Dance, General
- Data Science, General
- Dental Clinical Sciences, General
- Dental Public Health and Education
- Dentistry
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Digital Arts
- Directing and Theatrical Production
- Disability Studies
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
- Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
- Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Statistics and Research Methods
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Endodontics/Endodontology
- Engineering, General
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Epidemiology
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Finance, General
- Financial Mathematics
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
G
- Genetics, General
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Gerontology
H
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Services Administration
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- History, General
I
- Immunology
- Industrial Engineering
- Informatics
- Insurance
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- International Relations and National Security Studies, Other
- International/Globalization Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
J
- Journalism
L
- Labor and Industrial Relations
- Language Interpretation and Translation
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Law
- Learning Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library and Information Science
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other
- Linguistics
M
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Informatics
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical Science/Scientist
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Medicine
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Meeting and Event Planning
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Microbiology, General
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Physiology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Musical Theatre
N
- Neurobiology and Anatomy
- Neuroscience
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Practice
- Nursing Science
- Nutrition Sciences
O
- Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
- Oncology and Cancer Biology
- Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery
- Organizational Leadership
- Orthodontics/Orthodontology
- Orthoptics/Orthoptist
P
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- Pathology/Experimental Pathology
- Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics
- Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
- Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
- Periodontics/Periodontology
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
- Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Physics, General
- Physiology, General
- Playwriting and Screenwriting
- Political Science and Government, General
- Portuguese Language and Literature
- Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health, General
- Public Health, Other
R
- Radiation Biology/Radiobiology
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Rehabilitation Science
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
- Risk Management
- Russian Language and Literature
S
- School Psychology
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Social Work, Other
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports Studies
- Statistics, General
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
- Sustainability Studies
- Systems Science and Theory
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
- Toxicology
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
W
- Women's Studies
- Writing, General
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- External Degree Program
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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