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Iowa, University of admits a moderately selective applicant pool — approximately 44% of applicants receive offers. While the LSAT remains important, the school's broader band of admitted scores means applicants near the median have a realistic pathway to admission when supported by a compelling overall application. The LSAT range for enrolled students spans from 161 at the 25th percentile to 165 at the 75th percentile — a spread of only 4 points — indicating that Iowa, University of draws from an exceptionally consistent academic profile. This profile makes Iowa, University of a reasonable match school for applicants whose LSAT scores fall in the mid-range of the reported distribution.

Iowa, University of sits in the mid-range tuition tier relative to ABA-accredited law schools. The full-time non-resident tuition is $52,191 per year plus $2,545 in required fees. Living costs off campus are estimated at $23,920 per year. While not among the highest-cost programs, three-year total costs remain significant — typically $156,573 in tuition alone. Merit scholarships, where available, provide meaningful leverage for cost reduction. Prospective students are encouraged to model total cost of attendance including living expenses and compare net cost across admitted institutions before making a final enrollment decision.

Scholarship funding at Iowa, University of is widely distributed: 77% of full-time students receive some form of grant aid. The substantial median scholarship of $30,043 per year — ranging from $24,000 at the 25th percentile to $34,527 at the 75th percentile — indicates that merit and need-based awards are broadly available. This high grant prevalence suggests that applicants with above-median academic credentials have a realistic opportunity to reduce their cost of attendance meaningfully. Prospective students should request a scholarship estimate directly from the financial aid office and should not assume that the sticker price reflects what most students actually pay.