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Performance Indicators
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 Urban and Regional Planning program files. A downloadable document with this information is also available.
Student Achievement |
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In the academic years 2017-2022, 100% of graduating students passed the program's final examination. |
Graduate Satisfaction |
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Beginning in 2017, the Urban and Regional Planning program surveyed students who graduated five years prior. For the class of 2016, 100% were either highly or somewhat satisfied with the way our program prepared them for their current employment. |
COST | Tuition | Fees | Total |
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Iowa Residents, per full-time academic year | $10,875 | $1,480 | $12,355 |
Out-of-state residents, per full-time academic year | $29,822 | $1,480 | $31,302 |
More detailed information, including tuition and fees for international students, is available on the University’s website.
Student Retention and Graduation Rate | Percent |
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Number of degrees awarded for the 2021-2022 academic year | 12 |
Percentage of students who began studies in Fall 2021 and continued into Fall 2022 | 91% |
Percentage of master's students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2017-2018 | 81% |
AICP PASS RATE | Percent |
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Percentage of master's graduates taking the AICP exam within 5 years who pass, graduating class of 2016 | 100% |
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.
Employment | Percent |
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Percentage of full-time graduates obtaining professional planning, planning-related or other positions within 12 months of graduation, graduating class of 2021 | 77% |
Other: Percentage pursuing advanced education, not included in above total | 8% |