
Iowa State University
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$8,042
Avg in-state tuition
$23,230
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Iowa State University
Iowa State University is a large public university located on an urban campus in Ames, Iowa. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,843, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The university offers 107 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 75%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,042, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $23,230.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
88% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards89% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
75% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-28
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1010-1310
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards32k
Students enrolled
89%
Online student enrollment
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
73%
Non-U.S. Citizen
8%
Hispanic
6%
Unknown
4%
Asian
4%
Black
3%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
44%
Socio-economic diversity
20% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
29
Total Online Enrollment
28,334
Percent of Programs Online
92% On-campus
8% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 1% online
Graduate Certificate 25% online
Master's 13% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $8,042 | $23,230 |
Graduate | $9,758 | $24,720 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,001 |
On-campus room and board | $9,193 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,430 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,193 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,430 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,430 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $20,666 | $35,854 |
Off-campus without family | $20,666 | $35,854 |
Off-campus with family | $11,473 | $26,661 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
30%
State Grant Aid
1%
Institution Grant Aid
83%
Pell Grant
20%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
$44k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FBS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
- Football
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