UI builds on tradition as nation’s top public university for writing
The University of Iowa remains the nation’s top public university for writing in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. Ranked No. 10 overall in writing in the disciplines, Iowa has been recognized as the best public university for six consecutive years.
Iowa also maintains top 10 rankings in undergraduate nursing (No. 4) and insurance (No. 8). Overall, the UI ranks No. 46 among public universities and No. 100 among all schools.
Iowa continues to build upon its strengths in writing to support communication excellence across campus. In 2025, the university established the Office of Writing and Communication to expand opportunities for students to develop these essential skills throughout their Iowa experience.
