Money Magazine: University of Iowa named one of America’s best colleges



This image taken with a slow shutter speed while panning shows members of the Hawkeye Marching Band performing as they walk past the Old Capitol building while thousands of people celebrate during the University of Iowa Homecoming Parade in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Think Iowa City

Recognized for affordability, student success, and preparing Hawkeyes for life beyond graduation.

Money Magazine awarded the University of Iowa as one of America’s Best Colleges of 2025.

Money’s Best Colleges methodology, in detail

The Best Colleges ratings combine the most accurate pricing estimates available with indicators of alumni financial success, along with an analysis of how much value a college adds when compared to other schools that take in similar students.

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Visiting to support your team when they play the Hawks or looking for a staycation to make the most of a Hawkeye victory? Here’s the best hotels to kickoff your stay.

Staybridge Suites Coralville

801 E 2nd Ave Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson – Coralville

2571 Heartland Place Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA

Holiday Inn & Kinnick Conference Center

1220 1st Avenue Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA

Fairfield Inn & Suites Coralville

650 Coral Ridge Avenue Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

210 South Dubuque St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA

Dutch Country Inn

110 East Avenue Kalona, Iowa 52247 USA

Brown Street Inn

430 Brown St. Iowa City, Iowa 52245 USA

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

300 E 9th St Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA

Hampton Inn Iowa City / University Area

4 Sturgis Corner Dr. Iowa City, Iowa 52246 USA

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