Iowa State University

4-years Public College In Ames, IA

Iowa State University (referred to as ISU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Ames, IA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Iowa State University is $10,497 for Iowa residents and $27,683 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 29,969 and student to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).The highest degree offered at Iowa State University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 2-4 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$10,497 (Iowa Residents) $27,683 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate90.22%
Student Population29,969
Test Scores1,220 (SAT) 24 (ACT)
Graduation Rate74%
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Iowa State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1916 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Iowa State University is $10,497 for Iowa residents and $27,683 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Iowa State University is $12,451 for Iowa residents and $29,303 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Iowa State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 79 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $9,461 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Iowa State University is 90.22% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.96%. The average SAT score is 1,220 and the average ACT score is 24. Iowa State University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 29,969 students are attending at Iowa State University (25,241 undergraduate students). There are 1,519 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 278 part-time faculty working for Iowa State University. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 6,221 (full-time) and 532 (part-time). The graduation rate at Iowa State University is 74% and transfer-out rate is 18%. The retention rate is 86% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Iowa State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Iowa State University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Iowa State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Iowa State University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children
Iowa State University Mission Statement
Create, share, and apply knowledge to make Iowa and the world a better place.