Beginning in January 2013 the Planning Accreditation Board began requiring each accredited school of planning to provide information to the public on the performance of the planning school and its students. The following information meets that expectation and derives primarily from the University of Iowa School of Urban and Regional Planning files. A downloadable document with this information is also available.
| Student Achievement |
|---|
| In the academic years 2015-2018, 100% of graduating students passed the School's final examination. |
| Graduate Satisfaction |
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| Beginning in 2017, the School of Urban and Regional Planning surveyed students who graduated five years prior. For the class of 2013, 88% were either highly or somewhat satisfied with the way our program prepared them for their current employment. |
| 2018-2019 Tuition and Fees | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Residents, per full-time academic year | $9,785 | $1,356 | $11,141 |
| Out-of-state residents, per full-time academic year | $28,726 | $1,356 | $30,082 |
More detailed information, including tuition and fees for international students, is available on the University’s website.
| Student Retention Rate | Percent |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who began studies in Fall 2017 and continued into Fall 2018* | 86% |
*These numbers do not include three joint degree students, two of whom graduated within 4 years and one who left
the program.
| Student Graduation Rate | Percent |
|---|---|
| Percentage of master's students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2014-2015* | 73% |
*These numbers do not include joint degree students.
| Number of Degrees Awarded | |
|---|---|
| Number of degrees awarded for the 2017-2018 academic year | 21 |
| AICP Certification | Percent |
|---|---|
| Percentage of master's graduates taking the AICP exam within 5 years who pass, graduating class of 2013 | 67% |
The AICP exam is the only nationally recognized test of planner proficiency and knowledge in the U.S. The AICP exam
pass rate data is collected by the American Planning Association and reported to planning schools each year. Pass
rate data over a longer time period can be found at https://www.planning.org/certification/passrates/
| Employment | Percent |
|---|---|
| Percentage of full-time graduates obtaining positions within 12 months of graduation, graduating class of 2017 | 93% |
| Professional planning or planning-related positions | 86% |
| Advanced education | 7% |
| Non-planning positions | 0% |
