The University of Iowa is a Tier-1 public research university, ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide. Expert faculty from all over the world gather at Iowa to pursue groundbreaking research and create powerful works of art. With Iowa’s small class sizes and low student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, students form close connections with our esteemed professors. Iowa offers over 200 majors, minors, and certificates and students are encouraged to work across disciplines to find their passion. We lead the world in teaching graduates to write and communicate effectively, an essential skill in any career. Iowa has the resources to help all students succeed in the classroom and beyond in our safe and welcoming, affordable, #1 college town in the United States.