Iowa State University

Ames, IA, US🇺🇸

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LocationAdmissionsCosts and AidRankingsFields of Study

Location & Campus

Gender Distribution

Fall 2023 undergraduate

% of International Students

2024-25 undergraduate

Iowa State University is located in Small City of Ames, IA, US🇺🇸

Admissions

Deadlines

 
    • Rolling Admission
      Spring 2027
    • Rolling Admission
      Fall 2027

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2024 undergraduate

International

Overall

Test Scores SAT/ACT

Test Policy for Fall 2026: SAT/ACT Optional

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

550660

Math

560690

ACT

Composite

2128
The range shows 25th - 75th percentile scores of students enrolled in Fall 2023

Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions

Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of secondary school record✓
Class rank✓
Academic GPA✓
Standardized test scores✓
Application essay✓
Recommendation(s)✓

Non-Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Interview✓
Extracurricular activities✓
Talent/ability✓
Character/personal qualities✓
First generation✓
Alumni/ae relation✓
Geographical residence✓
State residency✓
Religious affiliation/commitment✓
Volunteer work✓
Work experience✓
Level of applicant’s interest✓

Costs & Aid

$41,390Total Cost (On Campus)
$28,808Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
2023-2024 for international students
Estimated expensesAcademic year 2023-24
Undergraduate tuition and fees$27,683
Books and supplies$1,091
On-campus housing$9,726
On-campus other expenses$2,890
Total$41,390

Rankings

#121U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#401–500Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#470QS World University Rankings 2025

Fields of Study

Students graduated in 2022-2023