Iowa State University: Ranking & Review
| Ames rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 65 Top 1% |
Iowa State University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 89% | 90% |
| Applicants | 19,262 | 10,384 | 8,878 |
| Admissions | 17,208 | 9,199 | 8,009 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 5,944 | 3,328 | 2,616 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 36,158 | 20,671 | 15,487 |
6,733 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,406 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 505 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 9% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 5,369 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 90% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $40. Application fee for graduates - $60.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Iowa State University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $20,606 | $34,442 |
| Off-campus | $20,606 | $34,442 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $9,162 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Iowa State University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 12,231 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $7,456 | $21,292 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $1,180 | $1,180 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $311 | $888 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $8,944 | $22,656 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $1,134 | $1,134 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $497 | $1,259 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,404 | 228 | 102 | 1,734 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1,169 | 139 | 16 | 1,324 |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 751 | 78 | 21 | 850 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 347 | 76 | 39 | 462 |
| Education | 292 | 133 | 35 | 460 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences | 279 | 28 | 15 | 322 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 302 | 5 | 3 | 310 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 281 | 15 | 296 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 259 | 23 | 282 | |
| Psychology | 232 | 12 | 10 | 254 |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 97 | 9 | 146 | 252 |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 163 | 36 | 9 | 208 |
| Social Sciences | 142 | 31 | 16 | 189 |
| Architecture and Related Services | 130 | 57 | 187 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 69 | 82 | 7 | 158 |
| Physical Sciences | 91 | 10 | 38 | 139 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 74 | 22 | 26 | 122 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 76 | 23 | 3 | 102 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 86 | 10 | 3 | 99 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 94 | 94 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 58 | 11 | 69 | |
| History | 61 | 5 | 2 | 68 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 55 | 4 | 59 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 19 | 19 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 15 | 15 | ||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 7 | 7 | ||
| Grand Total | 6,553 | 1,033 | 495 | 8,081 |
A total of 6,553 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Iowa State University.
At the master's and doctor's level 1,528 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 73% | 70% | 77% |
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General info
| Alternative names | ISU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1858 |
| Motto | Science with Practice |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Colors | cardinal, gold |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 6,301 |
| Instructional FTE | 1,679 |
| Research FTE | 521 |
| Public Service FTE | 201 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.iastate.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 1750 Beardshear Hall Ames, Iowa, 50011-2103 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Small |
| City population | 59,000 |
| Phone | 5152944111 |
| Fax | +1 (515) 294 2592 |