Iowa State University is a public institution in Ames, Iowa, enrolling 30,708 students. It admits 90.2% of applicants. The average student pays $15,351 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $21,746.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 90.2%
Applicants: 21,919
Admitted: 19,776
SAT (middle 50%): 1100–1350
Yield: 29%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $21,746
Average net price: $15,351
In-state tuition: $9,634
Out-of-state tuition: $25,446
Median debt at graduation: $18,750

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 30,708
Student-faculty ratio: 18:1
Graduation rate: 76%
Freshman retention: 88%
US News rank: #122

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $60,973
Median earnings (6 yr): $51,327
Loan repayment (3 yr): 84.5%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Iowa State University.

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