Our Mission

To build an inclusive, diverse and responsible community recognized for:

  • providing an accessible, modern education in engineering and science for future, interdisciplinary leaders;
  • advancing knowledge through fundamental and applied research; and
  • facilitating life-long learning and economic development.

Our Vision

The College of Engineering at the University of Iowa is driven by talented faculty, staff, and students who are producing knowledge to address grand challenges around advanced technologies, health sciences, sustainability, energy, and the environment. Our graduates are ethical, globally-aware citizens whose work while at the University of Iowa and throughout their careers make the world safer and our use of resources more efficient. As a center of innovation and discovery, the people who make up the College of Engineering are undoubtedly improving quality of life for our Iowa community as well as for people across the United States and around the world.

Defining characteristics/aspirations

  • Atmosphere that values diversity and community partnerships
  • Global awareness, communication skills, and team building
  • Internationally recognized research programs
  • Resource management
  • Interdisciplinary engineering research
  • Leadership and service

Location

  • Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences, 103 S. Capitol Street, Iowa City, Iowa (South of the Pentacrest).
  • 20 additional research laboratory sites in Iowa City, Oakdale Research Park, and Fairport, Iowa.

Students (Fall 2022)

  • 2,037 total
  • 1764 undergraduates
    • 72% male; 28% female
  • 75 master's candidates
  • 198 doctorate candidates

Total Degrees Granted (2021-22 academic year)

  • 389 Bachelor's of Science in Engineering
  • 55 Master's of Science
  • 26 Doctorate

Faculty

  • 96 tenured and tenure-track
  • 16 instructional-track

Staff

  • 153 professional and scientific, and merit staff members

Alumni

  • More than 15,200 known living alumni world-wide.
  • Eight living alumni are distinguished members of the National Academy of Engineering

Undergraduate Academic Programs

The following Engineering undergraduate academic programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone (410) 347-7700:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Industrial and Systems Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Academic Departments

Undergraduate Education

  • 1764 students (Fall 2022); 55.2% are Iowa residents
  • 389 Bachelor's of Science in Engineering conferred (2021-22 academic year)

Tuition and Mandatory Fees (2021-2022)

Fall 2020 New First-year Student Data

  • 412 entering first-year students (29% women)

Special Programs

Graduate Education

  • 273 graduate students (Fall 2022)
  • 81 Master's and Doctorate degrees conferred (2021-22-2020 academic year)

Graduate College Tuition and Mandatory Fees (2020-2021)

Academic Resources

Engineering Computer Services (ECS)

  • Secure, reliable, and robust computing environment
  • 24-hour, 7-day-a-week access to Windows and Unix computers and printers; and public and wireless computer ports
  • 3-year computer and information technology equipment replacement cycle time

Lichtenberger Engineering Library

  • Online access to hundreds of thousands of engineering and science journals, books, indexes and abstracts
  • 150,000+ print volumes
  • Online access to 100,000+ standards from 48 different publishing agencies (ISO, ASTM, ANSI, AWWA, etc.)
  • Creative Space with 3D Scanners, Virtual Reality stations and much more
  • 275+ hand, measuring and technology tools available for checkout(thermal cameras, gopros, laptops, screwdrivers, etc.)
  • Services available for offering assistance with finding resources, creating citations, information literacy, data management, systematic reviews and more
  • Workshops, events, and activities held throughout the year

Research Expenditures

  • Approximately $48.7 million total (2021-2022)

Private Funding for the College

College Research Units

 

Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

  • High-performance computational and informational resource to help researchers learn about genetic basis of human disease and other biomedical phenomena. Also enables interdisciplinary research in basic life sciences and applied medicine.

Iowa Technology Institute

  • Conducts basic and applied research in modeling and simulation and comprises the following seven units: Advanced Manufacturing Technology Group (AMTech); Biomechanical of Soft Tissue Program (BioMost); Musculoskeletal Imaging Modeling and Experimentation MIMX); Driving Safety Research Institute (DSRI); Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL); Reliability and Sensory Prognostics Systems (RSPS): and Virtual Soldier Research Program (VSR).

DSRI — Driving Safety Research Institute

  • Home to the largest driving simulator in the US, the Driving Safety Research Institute (DSRI) has been a leader in driving safety research for more than 20 years. Through work with students, faculty, staff, programs, and university-wide collaborators, DSRI partners with government, industry, and academic leaders to improve safety by researching the connection between drivers, motor vehicles, and road users.

IIHR — Hydroscience & Engineering

  • Acknowledged international leader in fluid mechanics, environmental hydraulics, and water and air resources. Home of the Iowa Flood Center, engaged in flood projects in several Iowa communities and employs several graduate and undergraduate students participating in flood-related research; and the Lucille A. Carver Mississippi Riverside Environmental Research Station, which conducts unique interdisciplinary educational and research programs focusing on river ecology in a holistic way.

    • IFC — Iowa Flood Center

      • Born out of the 2008 floods, the Iowa Flood Center at the University of Iowa provides Iowans with accurate, science-based information to help them assess and understand their flood risks. The center’s goal is to improve flood monitoring and prediction capabilities in Iowa, while developing strategies to help mitigate and prevent future flood damages.

    • IGS — Iowa Geological Survey

      • The Iowa Geological Survey has a rich scientific history in the state, serving Iowans for more than 150 years through the collection and analysis of geologic and groundwater data. With this information, the IGS helps effectively understand Iowa’s natural resources for long-term sustainability and economic development. 

Iowa Institute for Biomedical Imaging

  • Aims to foster multi-disciplinary and cross-college research and discovery in biomedical imaging and image analysis, and improve training and education.

Interdisciplinary Research Centers

Administration

Dean's Office:

  • Dean: Harriet Nembhard
  • Associate Dean, Academic Programs: Nicole Grosland
  • Associate Dean, Graduate Programs, Research, and Faculty: H.S. Udaykumar
  • Interim Associate Dean, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Sarah Vigmostad
  • Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer: April Tippett
  • Interim Director, Human Resources: Diane Fountain
  • Director, Marketing and Communications: Jason Kosovski

Departmental Executive Officers:

  • Biomedical Engineering: Joseph Reinhardt
  • Chemical and Biochemical Engineering: C. Allan Guymon
  • Chemical and Biochemical Engineering: Jun Wang (Interim)
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering: Allen Bradley
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering: Er-Wei Bai
  • Industrial and Systems Engineering: Geb Thomas
  • Mechanical Engineering: Ching-Long Lin

Resource Units:

  • Chief Technology Officer: Matt McLaughlin