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| 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 |
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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 352 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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ISU is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1330 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2021 |
| 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% |
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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.