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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conferences Football: Big Ten Conference
Basketball: Big Ten Conference
School Colors Black and gold
School Nickname Hawkeye
Men Playing Varsity Sports 327 - 4%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 291 - 3%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 90
Basketball: 30
Baseball: 40
Cross Country/Track: 50
Other Sports: 216
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 53%
Basketball: 43%
Baseball: 40%
Cross Country/Track: 67%
Other Sports: 69%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

All sports have a following around the UI campus, but none as big as football. The wrestling program is known as one of the best in the nation. In fact, UI attendance records have been set at wrestling meets in the Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The men’s basketball team also plays in the Carver-Hawkeye Arena, but student support is dwindling after several disappointing seasons. Intramurals are quite extensive at UI. There are dozens of sports offered, so there’s generally something available for everyone. Most IM sports have two leagues: a competitive league and a more recreational one. Anyone of any skill level can get involved in intramurals, and many use them to fill the void left by high school athletics.

Overall, athletic programs are the center of non-academic life at UI. Sports are always chatted about amongst friends, and it is rare that you’ll go to a house party or a bar without hearing somebody talk about an Iowa team. Hawkeye teams are rarely at the bottom of the standings, and when they are, it’s never for long. With no professional sports teams within any reasonable distance, UI not only provides sports entertainment for the student body, but for the entire state, as well.

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Athletics at University of Iowa

kferree

'14

Ethics

5.0
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Huge

Sports are huge. There is nothing like a football Saturday at Kinnick. The atmosphere is amazing and alumni and students a like get behind the Hawkeyes.

Feb 07, 2012

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Athletics at University of Iowa

Brittanee

'15

Athletic Training

5.0
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GO HAWKS!

There is nothing like a home game a Kinnick Stadium or Carver Hawkeye Arena. The entire school and state is behind the team, the facilities, and the school spirit is out of this world.

Jan 11, 2012

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Athletics at University of Iowa

cnorth

'15

Chemical Engineering

4.6
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Sports Are Everywhere

The University of Iowa has a beautiful campus, and everyone runs or bikes all the time. Our football program is the best in the state, and the quality shows through the gear and the spirit of the cheering section. Our other sports are less popular, but it is a very mobile campus in general.

Jan 03, 2012

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How popular are varsity sports on campus?

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How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Field hockey
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • 5K run/walk
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Bean bags
  • Bench press
  • Bowling
  • Darts and billiards
  • Disc golf
  • Dodgeball
  • Flag football
  • Golf
  • Kickball
  • Mini-golf
  • Punt, pass, kick
  • Racquetball
  • Soccer (indoor)
  • Softball
  • Sports trivia
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball (indoor, sand)
  • Wiffleball
  • Wrestling
Club Sports
  • Aikido
  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Bass fishing
  • Bowling
  • Brazilian jiu-jitsu
  • Broomball
  • Capoeira
  • Cycling
  • Fencing
  • Hapkido
  • Ice hockey (Ice Hawks)
  • Japan karate-do
  • Kum do
  • Lacrosse
  • Olympic wrestling
  • Rowing
  • Rugby
  • Sailing
  • Scuba
  • Soccer
  • Sportsman
  • Table tennis
  • Tae Kwon Do
  • Tennis
  • Triathalon
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Water polo
  • Waterskiing
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • The Field House
  • Fitness East

Most Popular Sports

The most popular sport on campus is, by far, football. Basketball is also very popular around campus. The students reside in the Hawks Nest of Caver-Hawkeye Arena to cheer on the Hawkeyes. Wrestling also has a strong following at UI—some would even call UI the Mecca of collegiate wrestling.

Most Overlooked Teams

Women’s basketball—lately they have been dominating!

School Spirit

School spirit is very dominant on Iowa’s campus. Students can often be seen wearing clothes with the Iowa logo, and, of course, sports and activities are very popular and have a high level of participation. Beyond this, however, the city tends to cater to UI and lends its support in many different ways, not the least of which is a great atmosphere and a positive attitude toward the University and its students.

Getting Tickets

The best way to get tickets is through the University box-office. They send out e-mails when season tickets go on sale for football and basketball. They also have single game tickets available for students. The price of a ticket is not too steep—right in line with most major colleges—but your best bet is to buy season tickets.

Best Place to Take a Walk

Anywhere around campus, especially around the river. Downtown is another good spot to provide a break from the monotony of running. Iowa City also offers several nature trails, but they are a good distance from the heart of campus.

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Hometown: Naperville, IL

Major: Journalism

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