Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Iowa State University is a public university located in Ames, IA, serving approximately 25,033 students. It has an acceptance rate of 89%.
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Tuition
$10,497
Acceptance
89.13%
Students
29,878
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,497
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,683
Avg On-Campus Living
$9,726
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,726
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.8×Graduates earn about 2.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
75%
Freshman Retention
88%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
89.13%
SAT range
1110 - 1350
ACT range
21 - 28
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
29,878
Undergrads
25,033
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
288
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
130
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.12
Property Rate / 1,000
2.52
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Ames
Violent Rate / 100k
374
Property Rate / 100k
2,335
Location
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Ames, IA 50011
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