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Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Policy and Planning

Bachelor's degree, Law and justice. University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States.

Level
Bachelor's degree
Field
Law and justice
School
University of Iowa
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Tuition (first year)
30,036 USD
Application fee
80 USD
Earliest intake
Jan 2027
Living costs (school estimate)
11,780 USD a year
School type
Public

Program overview

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Policy and Planning is a bachelor's degree program in law and justice at University of Iowa, a public institution in Iowa City, Iowa, United States, founded in 1847.

First-year tuition is listed at 30,036 USD and the application fee at 80 USD. The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 41,896 USD for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. Costs differ sharply between public and private schools and between states. The I-20 states the school's estimate of tuition and living costs, and your funds evidence should match it. Read the school's cost page and the official student visa pages for the fees that apply.

Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.

ItemAmount (USD)
Tuition, first year30,036 USD
Living costs, first year (school estimate)11,780 USD
Application fee (one time)80 USD
Estimated first-year total41,896 USD

How the tuition compares in the United States

Our directory lists 365 bachelor's degree programs in law and justice at 175 schools in the United States. Their median first-year tuition is 30,674 USD, and the middle half cost between 22,238 USD and 39,100 USD.

At 30,036 USD, Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Policy and Planning is 2% below the median, in the middle of the range. The full range runs from 8,838 USD to 59,018 USD.

Lower-cost bachelor's degree options in law and justice

If budget matters, these bachelor's degree programs in law and justice have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in the United States.

ProgramSchoolTuition (1st year)
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal JusticeMinnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM), Moorhead8,838 USD
Bachelor of Science - CriminologyUniversity of Central Arkansas, Conway10,040 USD
Bachelor of Science - Justice AdministrationSouthwest Minnesota State University, Marshall10,122 USD
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice AdministrationCalifornia State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson10,656 USD
Bachelor of Arts - CriminologySouth Dakota State University - Brookings, Brookings11,283 USD
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Criminal JusticeSouthern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale12,652 USD

Plan for the Jan 2027 intake

Working back from a Jan 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. Fall (August or September) is the main intake and Spring (January) is the second. Graduate deadlines are often several months earlier than the start date.

ByStep
March 2026Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test.
May 2026Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply.
July 2026Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one.
September 2026Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa.
December 2026Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved.

Entry requirements and documents

University of Iowa sets the exact entry requirements for Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Policy and Planning. For a bachelor's degree, applicants usually need the following.

Most schools accept TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo and set their own minimums. Graduate programmes may also ask for GRE or GMAT scores, though many programmes have made these optional.

  • Class 12 marksheets and certificate (or the school's accepted equivalent).
  • A personal statement or statement of purpose.
  • A reference from a teacher or school.
  • A valid passport.
  • English test results, unless the school waives them.

Student visa: F-1 student visa

Students from India need a F-1 student visa to study in the United States. U.S. Department of State (visa) and Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) decides the application.

An F-1 visa is for full-time academic study at a school certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. The school issues a Form I-20 and the visa itself is decided at a consular interview, so a consistent study plan and clear finances matter more than the paperwork volume.

  • Shortlist SEVP-certified schools and complete applications. Check test requirements such as GRE, GMAT or English tests programme by programme.
  • After admission and proof of funds, the school issues the Form I-20.
  • Pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 online visa application and pay the visa application fee.
  • Book and attend the visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Bring the I-20, passport, financial documents and admission papers.

After you graduate

Students may be eligible for optional practical training in their field of study, with an extension for certain STEM degrees. Conditions apply, so read the official rules and speak to your school's designated school official.

How to apply with Study Spectra

  • Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
  • We check your profile against Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Policy and Planning and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
  • We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
  • When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.

Questions students ask

How much is the tuition for Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Policy and Planning?

First-year tuition is listed at 30,036 USD. Living costs are extra; University of Iowa estimates 11,780 USD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.

What is the application fee?

The application fee is 80 USD. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.

When is the next intake?

The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.

Is Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Policy and Planning a degree?

It is listed as a bachelor's degree. The school awards the degree on completion.

Which visa do I need to study in the United States?

You need a F-1 student visa, decided by U.S. Department of State (visa) and Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.

Can Study Spectra help me apply?

Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to University of Iowa, then help with the visa. The first call is free.

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