The Planning Accreditation Board requires 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.
Master of Urban and Regional Planning Public Information
Student Achievement
In the academic years 2020-2025, 100% of graduating students passed the program's final examination.
2024-25 Tuition and Fees
Iowa Residents, per full-time academic year:
Tuition: $11,650
Fees: $1,775
Total: $13,425
Out-of-state Residents, per full-academic year:
Tuition: $30,597
Fees: $1,775
Total: $32,372
More detailed information, including tuition and fees for international students, is available on the University’s website.
Student Retention Rate
Percentage of students who began studies in Fall 2023 and continued into Fall 2024: 88%
Student Graduation Rate
Percentage of master's students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2021-2022: 82%
Number of Degrees Awarded
Number of degrees awarded for the 2023-2024 academic year: 10
AICP Certification
Percentage of master's graduates taking the AICP exam within 3 years who pass, graduating class of 2020: 50%
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 Percentage
Percentage of all graduates obtaining professional planning, planning-related or other positions within 12 months of graduation, graduating class of 2024: 100%
Other: Percentage pursuing advanced education, not included above: 0%