Iowa State University

Ames, IA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

C+

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About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is a large, public institution in Ames, IA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 25,367 students. The acceptance rate is 89%. 75% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $63,386.

89%

Acceptance

$18,589

Net price

25,367

Enrollment

75%

Grad rate

Report Card

A-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

89%

Acceptance rate

1,204

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading560–670

SAT Math560–690

ACT Composite21–28

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$18,589

Average net price

$10,787

In-state tuition

$28,881

Out-of-state tuition

$10,808

Room & board

$700

Books & supplies

$24,018

Total cost of attendance

19%

Students receiving Pell grants

43%

Students with federal loans

$22,869

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$10,582

$30–48K

$11,506

$48–75K

$15,463

$75–110K

$19,605

$110K+

$22,496

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Engineering20.9%

Business20.3%

Agriculture10.2%

Biology6.0%

Computer Science5.8%

Education3.8%

Visual & Performing Arts3.8%

Parks & Recreation3.8%

Psychology3.8%

Communications3.0%

After Graduation

$63,386

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$53,873

Median earnings (6 yrs)

75%

Graduation rate

88%

Retention rate

87%

Earn more than a HS grad

$12,347

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

25,367

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

20%

First-generation

Gender balance

45% women

55% men

Race & ethnicity

White

75%

Hispanic

Asian

Two or more races

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

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