Student Diversity

The College of Public Health believes that diversity in the classroom is a vital component of educating future public health professionals and scientists. A well-rounded, culturally competent public health workforce is required to meet the health needs of the nation’s growing ethnic and racial populations and to address the pressing health disparities faced by many groups.

About 12 percent of the college’s student body is African American, Asian, Hispanic/Latino(a), or American Indian. An additional 24 percent are from countries other than the United States. One of the college’s most important institutional goals is continuing to enhance the diversity of its student body.

Diversity at The University of Iowa

The University of Iowa was the first U.S. public university to admit men and women on an equal basis, and has a long history of appreciating and promoting diversity.

• UI Diversity Resources
• Office of Graduate Ethnic Inclusion

Take a Virtual Tour of The University of Iowa

http://www.uiowa.edu/admissions/virtual-tours/

Funding Opportunities from The University of Iowa for Underrepresented Students

Dean’s Graduate Fellowship Program

Up to thirty awards to outstanding applicants from academically underrepresented students in the Graduate College. U.S. citizenship required. http://www.grad.uiowa.edu/Students/FinancialSupport/Fellowships/Deans.asp