ƽ by the Numbers
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ƽ by the Numbers
Who We Are: A Global College in a Rural Setting
81%
of students are from the United States, including 48 states and the District of Columbia.
19%
of students are international, with students coming from 67 different countries with over 60 languages spoken on campus.
45
countries and 105 programs host ƽians for off-campus study.
A Small College with a Big Impact
ƽ is ranked among some of the most prestigious and impactful colleges and universities in the United States. You can visit our Peer Schools page to learn more about the peer institutions that compare with ƽ based on academics, admissions, size, financial metrics, cross-applications, and many other factors.
ƽians are Everywhere
With more than 25,000 alumni from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, several U.S. territories and 96 countries around the world, ƽians make a positive difference, wherever they go.
Exceptional Access
As the only need-blind college in the Midwest, U.S. students are admitted to ƽ without regard for their ability to pay.
Grant Aid to ƽ Students
92% of students at ƽ receive financial aid, adding up to $79 million in institutional grant aid.
Sources of Financial Aid Funds
Composition of Institutional Aid
“No Loan” Drives Down Student Loan Debt
No Loan Policy Implemented June 2021
2025 graduates will be the first class to benefit from no loans being packaged in financial aid all four years of their ƽ education.
The average federal student loan debt in 2024 was $37,850, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Comprehensive Fee and Institutional Aid
Since 2015, growth in financial aid has outstripped growth in the comprehensive fee by 25%, while the endowment market value has increased only slightly faster than the comprehensive fee.
580/35.7%
ƽ Students Receiving Full Tuition Scholarships
73/4.5%
ƽ Students Receiving Full Tuition PLUS Room and Board Scholarships
809/49.8%
ƽ Students in High/Very High Need Category
Academic Impact and Excellent Outcomes
ƽ has 42 areas of study, more than 500 classes, an individually advised curriculum, and an infinite number of combinations to choose from.
94%
of recent graduates are working at a job or post-graduate service or pursuing further education six months after graduation
96%
of recent graduates are in positions related to their career goals
81%
of students who apply are accepted to their top choice of graduate school and program
Hands-On Experiences
Students participate in high-impact work, research, and service experiences that link their academic studies to real-world impact.
Faculty and Staff Excellence
More than $10.6 million in grants awarded to ƽ faculty and staff in the past 5 years.
11 national teaching or mentoring awards.
More than 24 nationally competitive fellowships and awards such as NEA, NEH, and NSF Career Grants, as well as Mellon, Guggenheim, and Fulbright fellowships.
We Are an Economic and Community Partner in Iowa
ƽ creates jobs and attracts visitors, contributing meaningfully to the economy of Central Iowa.
Community Partnerships
- USDA Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge Grant.
- Participant in the .
- with local nonprofits, employers, the ƽ-Newberg School District, and volunteers.
- Annual Community Grants program, supporting health care, emergency services, recreation, and other local needs.
- Welcome community members to campus, including preschool, , , , observatory, libraries, , and .
Finances
For more than 180 years, ƽ has continued to lead due not only to sound financial stewardship, but also the support of our alumni, families, and friends. However, there is more than can and must be done to ensure the values we all hold dear remain strong and resilient. These values are grounded in the belief that every student who desires to attend ƽ and take advantage of all the College offers can do so regardless of the ability to pay.
How ƽ's Finances Work
How ƽ's Budget is Spent
Overall, distributions from the ƽ endowment currently funds 60.9% of the College’s annual operating budget, the highest proportion among ƽ’s 17 peer institutions. More dollars flow out of the endowment every year than are added through philanthropy.
