University of Iowa Class of 2024 sets another new academic benchmark

The incoming undergraduate class at the University of Iowa for fall 2021 has yet again topped previous records in achievement with a higher average high school grade-point average (GPA), at 3.78, than any previous class. The average high school GPA for the classes of 2023 and 2022 were 3.76 and 3.71, respectively.

'These newest Hawkeyes are going to bring so much to our campus through their individual talents and perspectives, not to mention the incredible determination and tenacity they have demonstrated over these last months,” says Kevin Kregel, interim executive vice president and provost. 'We look forward to making sure they have the breadth and depth of opportunities they deserve and the support they need to achieve their academic goals.”

The Class of 2024 is composed of 4,530 students, 456 fewer than last year. A decrease in enrollment was anticipated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

About 21% of the class (971) are first-generation students, and about 21% (961) identify as African American, American Indian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, Asian, Latinx/a/o, or two or more ethnicities.

Despite the challenges brought forth by the pandemic, Sarah Hansen, vice president for student life, says the Hawkeye spirit is strong and resilient.

'Just as we have overcome adversity in the past, we will overcome the considerable challenges we face with COVID-19. This year's incoming class is as accomplished and diverse as ever, and I know that they will make their mark on the University of Iowa,” she says. 'The Class of 2024 has already shown their resiliency as their senior year in high school was disrupted. We are so grateful to have them here on campus, and I look forward to working with our new students to continue our commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus community for all Hawkeyes.”

About 58% of the class (2,612) are Iowa residents, and about 2% (69) are international students. The class represents 95 of Iowa's 99 counties, 43 U.S. states (as well as Washington, D.C.; Puerto Rico; and bases for the U.S. Armed Forces), and 35 countries.

This year, 22,405 undergraduates are enrolled at Iowa. Total enrollment this fall is 30,448 students. About 46% of Iowa's students identify as male, about 54% as female. Graduate students total 6,170, and professional students total 1,873.

Area students enrolled at the University of Iowa are:

Kobe Borntrager of Kalona

Jace Buck of Washington

Taylor Conrad of Keota

Emma Crossett of Ainsworth

Abigail Frantz of Wellman

Ryan Friese of Washington

Alexa Mitchell of Washington

Kaitlyn Mitchell of Washington

Justin Simmering of Washington

Monte Slabaugh of Kalona

Caleb Tanner of Washington

Katryna Tardy of Kalona

Nolan Verstraete of Keota

Abbygail Voss of Washington

Leland Ropp of Kalona

Alyssa Brase of Riverside

Guadalupe De La Rosa of Washington

Emma Jennings of Kalona

Cleo Kiefer of Crawfordsville

Zack Lasek of Ainsworth

Rachel Schlabach of Kalona

Jaime Schulte of Keota

Brandon Stephanie of Washington

Emily Yahnke of Riverside

Thomas Zimmer of Washington

Johnathan Bartholomew of Washington

Hunter Eden of Kalona

Chloe Anderson of Mount Pleasant

Bailey Andrew of Mount Pleasant

Donovan Arledge of Mount Pleasant

Blake Bentler of Salem

Jaden Davis of Mount Pleasant

Sydney Doak of Mount Pleasant

Serenity Keomanivong of Mt Pleasant

Lucas Lee of Mount Pleasant

Ngoc Nguyen of Mount Pleasant

Lillian Pereira of New London

Abigail Ryon of Mount Pleasant

Emily Stark of Mount Pleasant

Paige Stater of Mount Pleasant

Piper Wiley of Mount Pleasant

Tyler Craig of Swedesburg

Ryan McLerran of New London

Levi Puig of Mount Pleasant

Lydia Situmeang of Mt Pleasant

Ashley Birdsell of New London

Betsy Bockting of Mt Pleasant

Jessica Flynn of Hillsboro

Wayne Klopfenstein of Mount Pleasant

Matthew Paustian of Stockton

Jacob Smithburg of Mount Pleasant

Yiorgos Steryiannis of Mount Pleasant

Nathaniel Zaragoza of Mount Pleasant