Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$10.5k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Iowa State University
Ames, IA
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?
Sticker price$20,223
Net price (after aid)$18,165
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$11,734
$30k – $48k$12,465
$48k – $75k$15,430
$75k – $110k$19,807
$110k+$21,827
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 Grants18%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans46%
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.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
75%
Freshman Retention
88%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
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
$10.5k
Out-of-state
$27.7k
Net price
$18.2k
Pell
18%
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
1110 - 1350
ACT range
21 - 28
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Ames, IA 50011
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (33)
Natural Sciences
PhysicsEnvironmental ScienceChemistry
Engineering
Electrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
Social Sciences
Political ScienceEconomicsSociology
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Campus & Student Life
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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%. 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 $10,497 per year. 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 29,878 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- 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.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Iowa State University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Iowa State University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/iowa-state-university