Iowa State University

Ames, IA • public • Division I | Big 12

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Small)

Student Population

Undergrad: 26,641 • Total: 32,133

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Ames, IA
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Website

https://www.iastate.edu/

Region

Plains

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 14,739 (55.3%) • Female: 11,902 (44.7%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

89.1%

20,496 admitted from 22,995 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 550-660
Math: 560-690
Total: 1110-1350

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

21-28

Application Types Offered

RD —

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$55

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

Rolling:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

Freshman Retention Rate

88.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$22,950

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$41,044

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $9,252
Out-of-state: $27,346

Room & Board

$10,808

Books & Supplies

$2,890

Students Receiving Pell Grants

19%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division I

Conference

Big 12

Men's Sports (5)

Basketball (FBS) Football (FBS) Golf (FBS) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) (FBS) Wrestling (FBS)

Women's Sports (9)

Basketball Golf Gymnastics Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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