Iowa Colleges and Universities - College Admission Profiles

Colleges and Universities in Iowa

Welcome. On this page you will find profiles of the most recent incoming classes of the colleges and universities in Iowa. We hope this information will be of assistance to students, families, and counselors involved in the college search and college selection processes.

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Central College

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2010

Freshman Applicants: 2852

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 2086

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen:

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 24

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen:

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen: 21-26

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 3.5

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen: 2.9-3.8

Is early admission available? no

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 197

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 103

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students:

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? rolling

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution: Students interested in applying should submit their application, high school/college transcript and test scores to the admission office. An online application is available at www.central.edu. Central College is committed to being an inclusive community whose members act with consideration for the physical, intellectual, and spiritual well-being of all persons.

Coe College

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2010

Freshman Applicants: 2400

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 1319

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen: 1215

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 25

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen:

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen:

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 3.59

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen:

Is early admission available? yes

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 193

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 109

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students:

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? March 1, 2011

The institution rates its selectivity as: highly selective

Optional statement from the institution:

Dordt College

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2010

Freshman Applicants: 1111

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 933

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen:

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 24

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen: 1200

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen: 21-25

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 3.50

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen: 3.0-3.7

Is early admission available? no

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 116

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 82

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students: 70

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? July 1

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution:

Emmaus Bible College

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2009

Freshman Applicants: 179

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 136

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen: 1112

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 23

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen:

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen:

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 2.78

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen:

Is early admission available? no

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 10

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 8

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students: 3.24

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? -

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution:

Grinnell College

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2009

Freshman Applicants: 3809

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 1108

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen:

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen:

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen: 1300-1480

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen: 29-33

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale):

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen:

Is early admission available? yes

Number of Early Admission Applicants: 1

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 115

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 50

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students:

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? -

The institution rates its selectivity as: highly selective

Optional statement from the institution: Grinnell College has an admissions policy that seeks to enroll students who are diverse, passionate about what they do, and thrive on intellectual challenge. Thanks to an endowment of over a billion dollars, Grinnell admission is need-blind; in addition, the college meets 100% of accepted applicants institutionally-determined financial need. Applicants' high school academic record is the single most important factor in admission; test scores and demonstrated involvement and/or leadership in extracurricular activities is also important.

Iowa State University

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2010

Freshman Applicants: 15066

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 12135

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen: 1162

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 25.3

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen: 1140-1290

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen: 22-28

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 3.57

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen: 3.28-3.89

Is early admission available? No

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 3299

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 2495

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students: 3.01

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages: 2.60-3.43

What is your fall application deadline, if any? none

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution: If you're applying for admission to Iowa State University as a freshman, your admission will be based primarily on your Regent Admission Index (RAI) score. Below is the equation for computing your RAI score:

(2 x ACT composite score) + (1 x percentile high school rank) + (20 x high school GPA) + (5 x number of years of high school core courses) = Regent Admission Index (RAI) Score

Note: For purposes of calculating the RAI, SAT scores will be converted to ACT composite equivalents, 99% is the top value for high school rank, 4.00 is the top value for GPA, and the number of high school core courses completed is expressed in terms of years or fractions of years (e.g., one semester equals 0.5 year). Applicants who do not possess all of the required factors will be evaluated on an individual basis.

If you meet Iowa State's minimum high school course requirements and you earn an RAI score of at least 245, you will automatically qualify for admission to Iowa State University. If you meet the minimum high school course requirements and earn an RAI score below 245, you may still be offered admission, but your application will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Iowa Wesleyan College

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2008

Freshman Applicants: 876

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 587

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen:

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 19

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen:

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen:

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 2.94

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen:

Is early admission available? No

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 376

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 233

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students: 2.85

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? none

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution: Freshman admissions requirements are a 2.5 GPA, 19 ACT composite and top 50% class rank. Transfer requirements are a 2.0 GPA and good standing at the previously attended institution.

Luther College

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2008

Freshman Applicants: 3438

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 2398

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen: 1195

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 26.3

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen: 1080-1360

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen: 23-29

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale):

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen:

Is early admission available? no

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 99

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 68

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students:

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? none

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution: Admission to Luther College is selective. The admissions committee analyzes applications with the sole purpose of determining a student’s ability to be successful at an academically rigorous liberal arts institution. The ACT average of the most recent first-year class was 26.3 (1195 critical reading plus math SAT sub -scores), with 63% of students placing in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Morningside College

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2010

Freshman Applicants: 2493

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 1486

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen:

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 23

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen:

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen: 20-26

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 3.458

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen:

Is early admission available? no

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 271

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 131

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students: 3.0

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? none

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution:

Northwestern College

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2009

Freshman Applicants: 1356

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 1018

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen:

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 24.6

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen:

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen: 25

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 3.52

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen: 3.70

Is early admission available? no

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants:

Transfer Applicants Admitted:

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students:

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? rolling admission

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution:

University of Dubuque

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2008

Freshman Applicants: 1152

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 338

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen:

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 24

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen: 950

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen: 19-24

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 3.0

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen: 2.8-3.3

Is early admission available? no

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 315

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 232

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students: 3.0

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages: 2.8-3.3

What is your fall application deadline, if any? none

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution:

University of Iowa

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2010

Freshman Applicants: 17220

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 14434

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen: 1170

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 25.4

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen: 1070-1280

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen: 23-28

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 3.59

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen: 3.33-3.88

Is early admission available? no

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 3150

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 2082

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students: 1164

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages: 2.79-3.51

What is your fall application deadline, if any? April 1

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution: First-year applicants must complete a required set of college-prep courses in high school. In addition, Iowa residents must present a Regent Admission Index score (RAI) of 245 or higher; Nonresidents must present an RAI of 255 or higher. The Regent Admission Index (RAI) combines four factors that strongly predict success at Iowa's regent universities: ACT score, high school percentile rank, high school grade-point average (GPA), and the number of high school courses completed in core subject areas; additional information can be found at: http://www.uiowa.edu/admissions/undergrad/requirements/fy-top.html

University of Northern Iowa

Data for the fall incoming class of: 2009

Freshman Applicants: 4133

Freshman Applicants Admitted: 3505

Mean SAT total (critical reading + math) for admitted freshmen: 1035

Mean ACT Composite for admitted freshmen: 23.3

Middle 50% of SAT (critical reading + math) scores for admitted freshmen: 890-1180

Middle 50% of ACT composite scores for admitted freshmen: 21-26

Mean Grade Point Average for admitted freshmen (on a four point scale): 3.37

GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted freshmen: 3.18-3.81

Is early admission available? no

Number of Early Admission Applicants:

Number of Early Admission Candidates Admitted:

Transfer Applicants: 1822

Transfer Applicants Admitted: 1470

Mean College Grade Point Average of Admitted Transfer Students: 2.98

Middle 50% of admitted transfer student Grade Point Averages:

What is your fall application deadline, if any? 3rd day of classes

The institution rates its selectivity as: moderately selective

Optional statement from the institution: