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University of Iowa Men's Football

Welcome to the University of Iowa men's football recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Big Ten Conference from Iowa City, Iowa. Led by head coach Kirk Ferentz, University of Iowa pairs a 84% acceptance rate with a 75% graduation rate and a $21,765 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
131
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Big Ten Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
32,864
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
84%
State
Iowa
City
Iowa City
Address
101 Jessup Hall

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 67% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Delayna Kadel
Director, Football Recruiting Operations
(319) 335-8943·[email protected]·View profile
Billy VandeMerkt
Quarterbacks Coach
(319) 335-8943·[email protected]·View profile
Kirk Ferentz
Moon Family Head Football Coach
(319) 335-8943·View profile
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 58% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
90%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
75%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$52,696
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$64,762
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 23% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$9,286
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$31,374
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$21,765
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$40
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 87% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$105,190,203
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$6,514,116
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (319) 335-3500

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