Iowa State University
Iowa State University is a public 4-year institution in Ames, IA. It enrolls about 30,177 students and admits roughly 89% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Ames, IA 50011 |
| County | Story County |
| Enrollment | 30,177 |
| Acceptance rate | 89% |
| Applicants / admitted | 22,995 / 20,496 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,497 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $27,683 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 75% |
| Transfer-out rate | 17% |
| Full-time retention rate | 88% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $17,354 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 550–660 |
| ACT middle 50% | 21–28 |
| Website | https://www.iastate.edu/ |
| Phone | 5152944111 |
Admissions
About 22,995 students applied and 20,496 were admitted. Of those admitted, 5,859 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,497 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $27,683. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $17,354 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,734 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,465 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,430 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,807 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,827 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 5,757 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 75% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Iowa State University is in Ames, IA, Story County. Its coordinates are 42.0262, -93.6485.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Iowa State University?
About 89% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 22,995 applicants.
How much does Iowa State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,497 for in-state students and $27,683 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Iowa State University?
About 30,177 students are enrolled.