Homewood-Flossmoor University Of Iowa Students Set New Record

HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR — Incoming freshmen at the University of Iowa have topped previous records in achievement with a higher average high school grade-point average (GPA) than previous classes, according to the university.

The class of 2024 averaged a GPA of 3.78, higher than the class of 2023, 3.76, and class of 2022, 3.71, according to the university. The incoming freshmen class is made up of 4,530 students, 456 fewer students than the previous year, the university said.

Here are University of Iowa class of 2024 students, from Homewood-Flossmoor:

• Olivia Fortman, Flossmoor— Undergraduate, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
• Faith Hope, Homewood— Undergraduate, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
• Mikyla Maxon, Flossmoor— Undergraduate College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

"These newest Hawkeyes are going to bring so much to our campus through their individual talents and perspectives, not to mention the incredible determination and tenacity they have demonstrated over these last months," says Kevin Kregel, interim executive vice president and provost, according to the university. "We look forward to making sure they have the breadth and depth of opportunities they deserve and the support they need to achieve their academic goals."

A decrease in enrollment was anticipated among the university due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges, Sarah Hansen, vice president for student life, said the class of 2024 has already shown resiliency during their senior year in high school, according to the university.

"Just as we have overcome adversity in the past, we will overcome the considerable challenges we face with COVID-19. This year's incoming class is as accomplished and diverse as ever, and I know that they will make their mark on the University of Iowa," she said, according to the university. "I look forward to working with our new students to continue our commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus community for all Hawkeyes."

According to the university, approximately 21 percent of the class (971) are first-generation students, and about 21 percent (961) identify as African American, American Indian, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, Asian, Latinx and more

The university said about 58 percent of the class (2,612) are Iowa residents, and about two-percent (69) are international students. The class has students from 43 U.S. states, including Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, bases for the U.S. Armed Forces, and 35 countries.

The University of Iowa said it's known around the world for its leadership in arts, sciences and humanities. For more information on the university, visit its website.