$8,636
$22,472
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details87%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 17,002 |
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| Declined | + 2,431 |
| Total Received | 19,433 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Purdue University — West Lafayette | West Lafayette, IN |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO |
| The Ohio State University — Columbus | Columbus, OH |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| SAT | 6306 |
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| ACT | 1320 |
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Iowa State, founded in 1858, is a public, land-grant doctoral/research extensive university. Its 1,813-acre campus is located in Ames, IA, 30 miles north of Des Moines.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 35,767 |
| Established in | 1858 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication) • ADiA (American Dietetic Association) • APA (American Psychological Association) • ATMAE (Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering) • AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) • CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) • CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) • NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration) • NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools) • PAB (Planning Accreditation Board) • SAF (Society of American Foresters) |
1,813-acre campus in Ames (population: 66,191), 35 miles from Des Moines. Served by bus; major airport serves Des Moines; train serves Osceola (85 miles). Public transportation serves campus.
Iowa State University
100 Enrollment Services Center
Ames, IA 50011
| Application fee | $40
($50 for international applicants) |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | July 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required |
87%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 17,002 |
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| Declined | + 2,431 |
| Total Received | 19,433 |
Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
Katharine Suski
Director of Admissions
P: 800 262-3810
F: 515 294-2592
admissions@iastate.edu
| Tuition | $7,456 |
| Room | $4,429 |
| Board | $3,927 |
| Additional fees | $1,180 |
| Books & supplies | $994 |
| Total | $17,986 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $11,923 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $6,063 |
79%
$11,923
Need-based
| Federal | $29,568,104 |
| State | $1,260,899 |
| Institutional | $61,594,907 |
| Other external | $4,472,235 |
| Total | $96,896,145 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $2,600,884 |
| State | $518,336 |
| Institutional | $31,879,987 |
| Other external | $9,715,924 |
| Total | $44,715,131 |
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Minimum transfers must complete
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90%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | |
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China India Iran Malaysia Saudi Arabia South Korea |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes English lab Host family program International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Maura Flaschner
Associate Director
515 294-7095
admissions@iastate.edu
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