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University of Iowa

Iowa City, IAPublic HLCUniversity of Iowa Distance and Online Education

The University of Iowa offers online undergraduate and graduate degrees through Distance and Online Education, which supports University College degree programs such as the Bachelor of Applied Studies and Bachelor of Liberal Studies. Online graduate degrees are run by colleges including the Tippie College of Business, the School of Social Work, the School of Library and Information Science and the College of Public Health.

Verified online degrees

9 programs verified so far (3 bachelor's, 6 master's). The university may offer more online degrees than we have verified.

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAS)

Bachelor'sBASDegree completionBachelor of Applied Studies
Subject: Applied Studies · Interdisciplinary Studies
Administering location: Iowa City, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 120 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Iowa

Nursing–RN (RN to BSN)

Bachelor'sBSNCredential pathwayBachelor of Science in Nursing
Subject: Nursing (BSN, MSN)
Administering location: Iowa City, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student.
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: three, four, or five semesters (after admission, for the required 32 s.h.)
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Iowa

Online BA in Political Science

Bachelor'sBADegree completionBachelor of Arts in Political Science
Subject: Political Science
Administering location: Iowa City, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Flexible pace
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Iowa

Executive MHA Track

Master'sMHAMaster of Health Administration
Subject: Healthcare Administration
Administering location: Iowa City, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Synchronous (live sessions)
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: typically less than two years (two courses per week) · 45 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: Rolling admission (as published)
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University of Iowa

Iowa MSW Online

Master'sMSWMaster of Social Work
Subject: Social Work (BSW, MSW, DSW)
Administering location: Iowa City, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student. · Mixed (live + self-paced) · Part-time, Full-time
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: 2, 3 or 4 years (regular standing); two years (advanced standing) · 54 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $667 per credit · Resident rate; also applies to online students residing in Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin
Next deadline: December 1, 2026 · Summer 2027 (advanced standing) / Fall 2027 (regular standing)
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University of Iowa

Master of Finance (part-time, online)

Master'sMFinMaster of Finance
Subject: Finance
Administering location: Iowa City, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Synchronous (live sessions) · Part-time
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: about two years (most students); as little as one year (Most students complete in about two years; one year is a stated minimum)
Tuition: Tuition: $2,250 per course · All online students
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Iowa

Online MA in Library and Information Science

Master'sMAMaster of Arts in Library and Information Science
Subject: Information Systems
Administering location: Iowa City, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Mixed (live + self-paced)
In-person requirements: No mandatory campus visits
Duration: 2 years (typically 9 semester hours per semester (full-time)) · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $2,061 per semester · All online students — Online MLIS, one course (3 credits) per semester
Next deadline: February 1, 2027 · Fall 2027
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University of Iowa

Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication

Master'sMAMaster of Arts in Strategic Communication
Subject: Public Relations & Strategic Communication · Communication
Administering location: Iowa City, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Mixed (live + self-paced)
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $667 per credit · All online students
Next deadline: Rolling admission (as published)
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University of Iowa

Part-time Master of Business Analytics

Master'sMSMaster of Science in Business Analytics
Subject: Data Science & Analytics · Business Administration (incl. MBA)
Administering location: Iowa City, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Mixed (live + self-paced) · Part-time
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: about two years (two courses per semester) · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $2,250 per course · All online students
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Accreditation

  • Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

    Institutional accreditation — accredited · since January 1, 1913 · next review 08/31/2029

    Recognized by: U.S. Department of Education

    Source: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026

Institutional accreditation covers the institution. It does not by itself mean a program is accredited by a specialized accreditor or that it leads to a professional license; programmatic accreditation is shown on each program page.

Online student services

Services the university publishes for online students. Availability can depend on program and enrollment status.

Online student services: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Where online students can enroll from

State authorization (can the university enroll you online from your state?) and professional licensure (does a program meet your state's licensing requirements?) are separate questions.

State authorization

  • The University of Iowa is approved by Iowa College Aid to participate in SARA; students considering an online program leading to licensure should contact the licensing agency in the state where they plan to practice.
    Source: distance.uiowa.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Professional licensure disclosures

  • require the University of Iowa to disclose information regarding whether the program does or does not meet educational requirements for licensure in each U.S. state or territory Official disclosuresSource: provost.uiowa.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Scholarships and tuition discounts

University-wide awards and rates published for online students. Program pages list awards specific to a program.

  • Distance and Online Education scholarship (BAS/BLS) Institutional scholarship

    Tuition and Fees for one 3 semester hour course · Nonrenewable, but students can re-apply once per academic year.

    Eligibility: Admitted BAS or BLS students with a cumulative 2.75 UI GPA and a FAFSA on file; priority to Iowa residents.

    Deadline: Fall: June 1; Spring: December 1

    Source: basbls.uc.uiowa.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Offerings we reviewed but do not list

This directory lists online bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. These offerings were checked against official pages and fall outside that scope.
  • Certificate in Business AnalyticsCertificate, not a degree.Source: distance.uiowa.edu · verified October 10, 2026
  • Graduate Certificate in Healthcare ManagementCertificate, not a degree.Source: distance.uiowa.edu · verified October 10, 2026
  • Online minors (e.g., Human Relations, Political Science)Minors, not degrees.Source: distance.uiowa.edu · verified October 10, 2026
  • Iowa MBA (Master of Business Administration)Not recorded in this round; page offers fully online or mixed in-person study, details not verified.Source: distance.uiowa.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Institution

Official name
University of Iowa
Control
Public
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Main location
101 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Students enrolled exclusively in distance education
3,062 of 30,042 students (Fall 2023)
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026

Sources

Last verified October 10, 2026. Program facts and their sources are on each program page.
  1. basbls.uc.uiowa.edu/future-students/admission-requirements — Official admissions page, verified October 10, 2026
  2. basbls.uc.uiowa.edu/future-students/tuition-fees — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 10, 2026
  3. catalog.registrar.uiowa.edu/nursing/nursing-dnp/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 10, 2026
  4. distance.uiowa.edu/ — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  5. distance.uiowa.edu/learning-online/policies — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  6. distance.uiowa.edu/online-programs-and-courses/program-finder/online-graduate-programs — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  7. distance.uiowa.edu/online-programs-and-courses/program-finder/online-undergraduate-programs — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  8. journalism.uiowa.edu/graduate/ma-strategic-communication — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  9. IPEDS 2024–25 Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), via College Navigator — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
  10. IPEDS Fall 2023 enrollment by distance-education status (EF2023A_DIST) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
  11. DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
  12. politicalscience.uiowa.edu/undergraduate/ba-political-science-online — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  13. provost.uiowa.edu/professional-licensure-disclosures-program — Official disclosure page, verified October 10, 2026
  14. slis.uiowa.edu/prospective-students/single-degree-programs/slis-admission-requirements — Official admissions page, verified October 10, 2026
  15. socialwork.uiowa.edu/graduate/msw-social-work — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  16. tippie.uiowa.edu/part-time-master-finance — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  17. public-health.uiowa.edu/emha/ — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026

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