Performance Indicators
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.
| Student Achievement |
|---|
| In the academic years 2019-2024, 100% of graduating students passed the program's final examination. |
| 2024-2025 TUITION AND FEES | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Residents, per full-time academic year | $11,650 | $1,775 | $13,425 |
| Out-of-state Residents, per full-time academic year | $30,597 | $1,775 | $32,372 |
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 2022 and continued into Fall 2023 | 90% |
| Student Graduation Rate | Percent |
|---|---|
| Percentage of master's students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2020-2021 | 70% |
| number of degrees awarded | Number |
|---|---|
| Number of degrees awarded for the 2023-2024 academic year | 10 |
| AICP certification | Percent |
|---|---|
| Percentage of master's graduates taking the AICP exam within 3 years who pass, graduating class of 2019 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Percentage of all graduates obtaining professional planning, planning-related, or other positions within 12 months of graduation, graduating class of 2023 | 83% |
| Other: Percentage pursuing advanced education, not included in above total | 17% |