Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Ames, Iowa |
| Online | iastate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| 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 20,357 prospective students applied, and 18,550 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,387 enrolled in the school. 27,553 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,155 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,324 plus fees of $1,310. ISU is ranked 368 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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ISU is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Iowa State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#368 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#119 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Iowa
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Iowa
#298 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1083/1330 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Iowa Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,310 |
| Room and Board | $9,088 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,430 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,152 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,310 |
| Room and Board | $9,088 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,430 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,964 |
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% |
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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.
Current students may use the Iowa State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.