University of Iowa Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Carson

The University of Iowa is best known for its research, mostly in the medical and enginneering field. Also, the University is known for its social life.

Jessica

The most popular club on campus is Dance Marathon, which raises money for families with children in one of the best childrens hospitals next to campus. Also the abundance of other activities is what set U of I apart from other schools for me. The downtown has fun activities going on all year round. U of I is also known for being a public IV league university and for having a great wrestling program, and a highly spirited and dedicated student section.

Fatima

Being in a town that is a UNESCO city of literature. Also for the Writers Workshop.

Chelsey

The University of Iowa is best known for its strong programs in the creative arts, and how it was the first university to award graduate degrees for creative work. Its known for the excellent programs in the basic health sciences and health care programs, led by the highly ranked College of Medicine and the closely associated University Hospitals and Clinics, one of the largest university-owned teaching hospitals in the United States. The nationally ranked College of Law is home to the eighth largest collection of legal titles at any law school.

Alexa

The University of Iowa is well-known for their educational program. The students that graduate from Iowa are well rounded individuals and can easily succeed in their future careers. The professors are top-notch and will help students in whatever ways they can to allow them to succeed.

Hannah

My school is best known for their sense of community. The University of Iowa is a big ten school, but it has a fairly small campus compared to other big ten universities. Since Iowa is a smaller campus this creates a close knit group of students. Students come together to create an amazing atmosphere where hawkeyes support one another in order to have outstanding acedemic programs, good sports teams, strong volunteer involvement, and an overall amazing, welcoming energy throughout the community.

AJ

The University of Iowa is best known for it's Performing Arts and Athletics Programs. Many award-winning Writers, Artists and Directors have built their foundations in Iowa city. Iowa also has a championship dynasty in NCAA Wrestling with 22 National Titles and the Football Program consistently ranks in the top 25 most of the time.

Lauren

Tailgating on the days of football games.

Kathryn

For its liberal stances touted as open-mindedness (true, unless you were Christian), its football, its hospitals and clinics, attractive campus close to a thriving downtown, its diversity (including a huge international presence), and easy access to many area parks and outdoor rec resources.

Stewart

My school is best known for its award winning medical program. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is composed of state of the art medical research facilities that are leading the nation in finding solutions to today's medical problems. The University of Iowa is also known for having the top rated creative writing program in the nation, having the lowest in-state tuition out of the Big Ten Conference, and for its athetic football team, The Iowa Hawkeyes.