As Iowa’s first public institution of higher education, the College traces its roots to the Univer­sity of Iowa’s founding in 1847. The UI College of Education is ranked #1 in Iowa and #43 in the nation. Our graduates go on to become leaders in educational administration, counseling, psychology, student development, higher education, measurement and testing, and more. As part of a Big Ten research institution, we are proud to offer a personal, affordable, and top-ranked education for undergraduate and graduate students who want to collaborate with renowned faculty to solve problems and effect change in the field of education.