Iowa State University
Overview
Student Population
National Rank
| Location | Ames, Iowa |
| Online | iastate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Ames, Iowa, Iowa State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 18,855 prospective students applied, and 17,082 were granted admission. Of those admitted 6,047 enrolled in the school. 31,213 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,779 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $7,740 plus fees of $1,248. ISU is ranked 433 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1330 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Iowa Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,048 |
| Other Fees | $1,248 |
| Room and Board | $8,720 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,430 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,186 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,048 |
| Other Fees | $1,248 |
| Room and Board | $8,720 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,430 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,590 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Engineering | 17% |
| Agriculture | 9% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
| Communication | 5% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| I |
University of IowaIowa City, Iowa |
| T |
Truman State UniversityKirksville, Missouri |
| N |
University of Nebraska LincolnLincoln, Nebraska |
| M |
University of Missouri Kansas CityKansas City, Missouri |
| M |
University of Minnesota MorrisMorris, Minnesota |
| M |
University of Minnesota DuluthDuluth, Minnesota |
| I |
Indiana University BloomingtonBloomington, Indiana |
Reviews
Student and Parent Reviews
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Apr 24, 2018
S******r from Ames
Hope you plan on your tuition increasing by $2-4,000 each year. Sure, our campus is pretty but you'll have to deal with constant construction. Our administration has a thing for hiking tuition to pay for new projects that mean nothing. Most professors suck at their jobs and every once in a while you will get someone who is most likely average somewhere else but looks like a god in comparison to the others here.
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Dec 13, 2016
H******h from Minnesota
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153603 IPEDS survey data for Iowa State University.
