Iowa SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1235

The average composite SAT score for admitted University of Iowa freshman is 1235 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1235 is in the 81st percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1130 to 1340

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1130 to 1340. The 75th percentile score is 1340 while the 25th percentile score is 1130.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Iowa but we estimate it to be around a 1020 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 615

The average score for Iowa students on the math portion of the SAT is 615 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 560 and the 75th percentile score 670.

Average SAT Reading Score 620

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 570 to 670 and the average score for University of Iowa students is 620.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at University of Iowa based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 86%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.81.

Can I get into Iowa with a 1340 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1340 or higher is very competitive at Iowa and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 92% or higher.

Can I get into Iowa with a 1240 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1240 to 1330 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 86% to 92%.

Can I get into Iowa with a 1130 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1130 to 1230 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 76% to 86% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Iowa with a 1020 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1020 to 1120 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 75% chance of admission to Iowa. SAT scores below 1020 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.