About U. of Iowa
The University of Iowa has had a prominent Jewish presence since early in the 20th century. The Department of Religious Studies (formerly the School of Religion) has had a professor of Jewish studies for decades and offers courses in Judaism. Hillel has been functioning on campus since the 1920s. The local synagogue, Agudas Achim, and Hillel have worked closely together to provide for the needs of Jewish students. In recent years, Chabad has established a presence on campus, working in conjunction with Hillel and Jewish Greek houses.
23357 Undergrads
7487 Graduates
600* (3%)Jewish Undergrads(Percent of Population)
200* (2%)Jewish Graduates(Percent of Population)
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Israel Fellow
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There is currently no Hillel affiliated organization on this campus.
For more information on Jewish life on this campus, contact the university's student/religious life department.
If you are part of a Jewish student organization on this campus, learn how to become affiliated.