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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend UI.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at UI. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend UI and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend UI in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at UI.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at UI – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at UI and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at UI finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at UI.

Student Learning at The University of Iowa

All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.

Student learning outcomes are identified and assessed on a regular basis by academic departments at UI. In addition, each department’s educational programs are reviewed as part of regularly scheduled Academic Program Reviews, and assessment of student learning is a central component of the University’s accreditation. Through departmental assessment of student learning outcomes, departments identify ways to improve their courses, develop the curriculum, and create expanded learning opportunities for students.

Learning Assessment Examples

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Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes

Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.

The learning outcomes test results are not currently available.

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