The University of Iowa continues to be recognized as the best public university for writing and communication in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The university also holds top 10 rankings in undergraduate nursing (No. Iowa also is ranked among the nation’s top 50 public universities overall. “The University of Iowa offers a world-class education while remaining accessible to every college-ready student,” says President Barbara Wilson. Iowa is excelling across the measures that matter most.”Iowa is one of only five public universities ranked among the top 50 that admits more than 80% of its applicants.