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In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$10.8k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: IPEDS 2024
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Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Iowa State University at a glance
Iowa State University is a public university in Ames, Iowa with 30,380 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 89% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published in-state tuition is $10,787 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $18,589 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 75% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 43% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $22,869 (College Scorecard). By program, the highest graduate earnings four years after finishing are in Industrial Engineering, master's ($139,590) and Electrical Engineering, master's ($136,132) (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).
Tuition
$10,787
2024-25
Acceptance
89%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
30,380
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,787
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,881
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,808
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,576
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $21,595
Net price (after aid): $18,589
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $10,582
$30k – $48k: $11,506
$48k – $75k: $15,463
$75k – $110k: $19,605
$110k+: $22,496
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
At every income level reported here, the average net price is within the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow from the federal government for loans made from 1 July 2026.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $63,386
Median debt at graduation: $22,869
Est. monthly loan payment: $242
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.8×Graduates earn about 2.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 19%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 43%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedIowa State University does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $72,004, above the $36,709 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Iowa.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
75%
Freshman Retention
88%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong post-grad earnings
$63.4k above avg
Strong completion rate
75% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$10.8k
Out-of-state
$28.9k
Net price
$18.6k
Pell
19%
Median debt
$22.9k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$63.4k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
89%
SAT range
1120 - 1360
ACT range
21 - 28
Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Academics
Studying online: a small share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 983 of Iowa State University's 30,177 students (3%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 16,180 (54%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
Iowa State University reported conferring credentials in 116 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What Iowa State University graduates earn, by program
Iowa State University's bachelor's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $78,304 four years after graduating, 15% above the $68,257 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $57,188; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $20,500 in federal loans at this college (about $217 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $22,250 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
95 programs at Iowa State University have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $78,304 | $68,257, +15% | $20,500 | $217/mo |
| Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's | $85,938 | $92,135, −7% | $22,822 | $242/mo |
| Marketing, Bachelor's | $66,482 | $69,303, −4% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Computer Engineering, Bachelor's | $105,753 | $109,015, −3% | $23,750 | $252/mo |
| Animal Sciences, Bachelor's | $51,644 | $49,634, +4% | $20,500 | $217/mo |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Bachelor's | $60,059 | $54,562, +10% | $23,204 | $246/mo |
| Psychology, Bachelor's | $49,286 | $50,706, −3% | $21,000 | $223/mo |
| Design and Applied Arts, Bachelor's | $52,671 | $51,490, about the same | $26,581 | $282/mo |
| Finance, Bachelor's | $75,360 | $83,343, −10% | $19,625 | $208/mo |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Bachelor's | $47,462 | $47,382, about the same | $22,529 | $239/mo |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Bachelor's | $83,267 | $92,374, −10% | $22,452 | $238/mo |
| Biology, Bachelor's | $53,447 | $57,214, −7% | $22,375 | $237/mo |
Compare what Business Administration pays at other colleges
What the job pays locally
- Mechanical Engineering graduates train as mechanical engineers: median $97,700 in Iowa.
- Accounting graduates train as accountants and auditors: median $77,440 in Iowa.
- Civil Engineering graduates train as civil engineers: median $96,430 in Iowa.
- Chemical Engineering graduates train as chemical engineers: median $117,590 in Iowa.
- Electrical Engineering graduates train as electrical engineers: median $105,820 in Iowa.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
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| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management, Bachelor's | $67,529 | $66,647, about the same | $15,000 | $159/mo |
| Veterinary Medicine, Professional degree | $111,742 | $131,316, −15% | $138,980 | $1,581/mo |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Bachelor's | $94,089 | $98,207, −4% | $26,017 | $276/mo |
| Accounting, Bachelor's | $70,706 | $76,194, −7% | $22,276 | $236/mo |
| Civil Engineering, Bachelor's | $85,427 | $86,517, about the same | $24,477 | $259/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Bachelor's | $61,166 | $55,378, +10% | $19,500 | $207/mo |
| Industrial Engineering, Bachelor's | $92,914 | $98,442, −6% | $23,250 | $246/mo |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology, Bachelor's | $39,143 | $48,842, −20% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Chemical Engineering, Bachelor's | $92,773 | $98,158, −5% | $20,136 | $213/mo |
| Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's | $99,705 | $100,647, about the same | $25,020 | $265/mo |
| Hospitality Management, Bachelor's | $55,491 | $56,726, about the same | $20,000 | $212/mo |
| Computer Science, Bachelor's | $104,211 | $107,009, −3% | $21,775 | $231/mo |
| Plant Sciences, Bachelor's | $60,997 | $56,567, +8% | $17,039 | $181/mo |
| Public Relations and Advertising, Bachelor's | $62,965 | $63,560, about the same | $23,125 | $245/mo |
| Engineering-Related Fields, Bachelor's | $82,548 | $89,619, −8% | $23,250 | $246/mo |
| Apparel and Textiles, Bachelor's | $60,349 | $57,640, +5% | $21,560 | $229/mo |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Bachelor's | $51,387 | $55,012, −7% | $19,125 | $203/mo |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology, Bachelor's | — | $70,074 | $31,000 | $329/mo |
| Agricultural Engineering, Bachelor's | $88,576 | $84,624, +5% | $20,750 | $220/mo |
| Political Science, Bachelor's | $57,752 | $63,293, −9% | $22,250 | $236/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Bachelor's | $52,622 | $51,389, about the same | $17,750 | $188/mo |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Bachelor's | $54,889 | $53,072, +3% | $26,768 | $284/mo |
| Communication, Bachelor's | $57,110 | $56,359, about the same | $16,875 | $179/mo |
| Human Development and Family Studies, Bachelor's | $46,253 | $48,568, −5% | $20,080 | $213/mo |
| Construction Engineering, Bachelor's | $100,676 | $97,303, +3% | $19,609 | $208/mo |
| Mathematics, Bachelor's | $62,261 | $69,562, −10% | $21,650 | $230/mo |
| English, Bachelor's | $49,626 | $48,590, about the same | $23,599 | $250/mo |
| History, Bachelor's | $52,934 | $50,680, +4% | $22,000 | $233/mo |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Bachelor's | — | $61,027 | $20,750 | $220/mo |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Bachelor's | $54,391 | $55,753, about the same | $18,546 | $197/mo |
| Agricultural Mechanization, Bachelor's | $78,890 | $71,278, +11% | $19,500 | $207/mo |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Bachelor's | $61,697 | $55,000, +12% | $24,246 | $257/mo |
| Materials Engineering, Bachelor's | $83,416 | $91,449, −9% | $23,000 | $244/mo |
| Journalism, Bachelor's | $53,633 | $56,278, −5% | $23,250 | $246/mo |
| Genetics, Bachelor's | $55,037 | $66,076, −17% | $21,631 | $229/mo |
| Economics, Bachelor's | $75,355 | $82,686, −9% | $21,250 | $225/mo |
| Biochemistry, Bachelor's | $63,026 | $65,466, −4% | $18,950 | $201/mo |
| Biology, Master's | — | $69,830 | $22,505 | $256/mo |
| Accounting, Master's | $92,050 | $95,833, −4% | — | — |
| Statistics, Bachelor's | $72,581 | $92,425, −21% | $22,875 | $243/mo |
| International Agriculture, Bachelor's | $56,405 | $56,491, about the same | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Plant Sciences, Master's | $116,149 | $70,814, +64% | — | — |
| Forestry, Bachelor's | $52,650 | $58,784, −10% | $18,750 | $199/mo |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Bachelor's | $49,875 | $62,582, −20% | $22,763 | $241/mo |
| Sociology, Bachelor's | $55,714 | $52,657, +6% | $19,876 | $211/mo |
| Chemistry, Bachelor's | $66,486 | $65,120, about the same | $20,199 | $214/mo |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning, Bachelor's | $61,173 | $66,874, −9% | $24,250 | $257/mo |
| Chemistry, Doctoral | — | $115,386 | — | — |
| Anthropology, Bachelor's | $43,443 | $46,676, −7% | $26,500 | $281/mo |
| Food Science and Technology, Bachelor's | $65,943 | $70,873, −7% | $23,530 | $249/mo |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Bachelor's | $40,726 | $49,984, −19% | $23,250 | $246/mo |
| Design and Applied Arts, Master's | — | $70,073 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering, Master's | $95,102 | $98,323, −3% | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology, Master's | $66,778 | $77,466, −14% | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences, Bachelor's | $53,933 | $60,053, −10% | $14,718 | $156/mo |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Master's | — | $60,397 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Bachelor's | $65,204 | $60,190, +8% | $24,781 | $263/mo |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Bachelor's | $52,786 | $60,997, −13% | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies, Bachelor's | $62,341 | $53,262, +17% | $16,029 | $170/mo |
| Writing and Rhetoric, Bachelor's | $69,673 | $48,471, +44% | — | — |
| Philosophy, Bachelor's | — | $54,455 | $20,985 | $222/mo |
| Business/Managerial Economics, Bachelor's | $93,379 | $77,981, +20% | — | — |
| Agricultural Public Services, Master's | $60,737 | $59,544, about the same | $20,177 | $230/mo |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Bachelor's | $39,403 | $41,688, −5% | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering, Master's | $139,590 | $119,184, +17% | — | — |
| Statistics, Master's | $130,131 | $123,816, +5% | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Bachelor's | $51,531 | $48,460, +6% | $18,730 | $199/mo |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning, Master's | $79,527 | $79,665, about the same | — | — |
| Area Studies, Bachelor's | $61,860 | $56,625, +9% | — | — |
| Agricultural Engineering, Master's | $87,824 | $91,410, −4% | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics, Bachelor's | $49,493 | $73,739, −33% | $22,059 | $234/mo |
| Education, Doctoral | — | $87,373 | — | — |
| English, Master's | — | $55,512 | — | — |
| Allied Health (diagnostic and treatment), Bachelor's | $44,892 | $70,786, −37% | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Food Science and Technology, Master's | — | $88,332 | $18,203 | $207/mo |
| Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor's | $54,064 | $55,693, −3% | $25,490 | $270/mo |
| Education, Master's | $60,708 | $65,824, −8% | $20,500 | $233/mo |
| Architecture, Bachelor's | $69,310 | $66,914, +4% | $30,474 | $323/mo |
| Landscape Architecture, Bachelor's | $61,364 | $66,387, −8% | $29,400 | $312/mo |
| Electrical Engineering, Master's | $136,132 | $133,654, about the same | $30,724 | $349/mo |
| Mechanical Engineering, Master's | $106,245 | $115,974, −8% | $25,300 | $288/mo |
| Business Administration, Master's | $123,109 | $103,485, +19% | $22,707 | $258/mo |
| Management Information Systems, Bachelor's | $87,413 | $83,290, +5% | — | — |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026.
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About Iowa State University
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- Where is Iowa State University located?
- Iowa State University is located in Ames, IA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Iowa State University?
- Iowa State University is a public university based in IA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Iowa State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Iowa State University is approximately 89% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Iowa State University?
- Iowa State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,787 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Iowa State University?
- Iowa State University reports total enrollment of approximately 30,380 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Iowa State University actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Iowa State University is approximately $18,589 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $10,582 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $22,496. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at Iowa State University?
- Iowa State University reports a graduation rate of approximately 75% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of Iowa State University have?
- Students who borrowed at Iowa State University left with a median of approximately $22,869 in federal loans, and about 43% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Iowa State University earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $63,386 for students who received federal financial aid at Iowa State University. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Iowa State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Iowa State University.
- How much do Business Administration graduates from Iowa State University earn?
- Iowa State University's bachelor's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $78,304 four years after graduating, 15% above the $68,257 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $57,188; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $20,500 in federal loans at this college (about $217 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $22,250 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
- How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Iowa State University earn?
- Iowa State University's bachelor's graduates in Mechanical Engineering earned a median $85,938 four years after graduating, 7% below the $92,135 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $72,900; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $22,822 in federal loans at this college (about $242 a month on a 10-year plan). For context, mechanical engineers in Iowa are paid a median $97,700 a year across all experience levels (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), a figure for everyone in the job, not only recent graduates.
- Which programs at Iowa State University have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 63 programs at Iowa State University with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Industrial Engineering, master's ($139,590); Electrical Engineering, master's ($136,132); and Business Administration, master's ($123,109) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does Iowa State University get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Iowa State University's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $72,004, above the $36,709 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Iowa, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 116 fields Iowa State University reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 363 | Graduate (44 graduate · 319 bachelor's) |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 322 | Graduate (75 graduate · 247 bachelor's) |
| Computer Engineering | 268 | Graduate (47 graduate · 221 bachelor's) |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 266 | Bachelor's |
| Marketing | 245 | Bachelor's |
| Animal Sciences | 227 | Graduate (16 graduate · 211 bachelor's) |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 224 | Graduate (42 graduate · 182 bachelor's) |
| Psychology, General | 218 | Graduate (11 graduate · 207 bachelor's) |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 211 | Graduate (3 graduate · 208 bachelor's) |
| Design and Applied Arts | 203 | Graduate (17 graduate · 186 bachelor's) |
| Biology, General | 196 | Graduate (20 graduate · 176 bachelor's) |
| Computer Science | 189 | Graduate (53 graduate · 136 bachelor's) |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 188 | Graduate (1 graduate · 187 bachelor's) |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 187 | Bachelor's |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
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