Iowa State University

Ames, IA · Public · City campus · 25,367 students

Iowa State University is a public city college in Ames, IA, with about 25,367 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Iowa State University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

89%

Admit rate

1120–1360

SAT (25–75)

21–28

ACT (25–75)

$24,018/yr

Cost of attendance

$63,386

Median earnings

75%

Graduation rate

88%

Retention

18:1

Student:faculty

97%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$8,148/yr

$30–48k$9,986/yr

$48–75k$12,717/yr

$75–110k$17,262/yr

$110k+$20,129/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Iowa State University.