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| Accepted | 17,082 |
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| Declined | + 1,773 |
| Total Received | 18,855 |
| SAT | 6306 |
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| ACT | 1320 |
| Name | Location |
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| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA |
| Coe College | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Purdue University — West Lafayette | West Lafayette, IN |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO |
| Grand View University | Des Moines, IA |
| University of Nebraska — Lincoln | Lincoln, NE |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE |
| University of Minnesota — Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN |
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Iowa State University, 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 | 34,992 |
| Established in | 1858 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication) • APA (American Psychological Association) • ATMAE (Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering) • AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) • HLC Higher Learning Commission • NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • PAB (Planning Accreditation Board) • SAF (Society of American Foresters) |
1,813-acre campus in Ames (population: 66,498), 35 miles from Des Moines. Served by bus; major airport serves Des Moines; train serves Osceola (85 miles). Public transportation serves campus.
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| Application fee | $40
($50 for international applicants) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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acceptance rate
| Accepted | 17,082 |
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| Declined | + 1,773 |
| Total Received | 18,855 |
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
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Katharine Suski
Director of Admissions
P: 800 262-3810
F: 515 294-2592
admissions@iastate.edu
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$13,006
| Tuition | $9,320 |
| Room & board | $9,149 |
| Books & supplies | $1,041 |
| Total | $19,510 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $13,006 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $6,504 |
Need-based
| Federal | $33,631,318 |
| State | $1,183,340 |
| Institutional | $75,822,090 |
| Other external | $4,822,090 |
| Total | $115,458,838 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $2,707,748 |
| State | $577,763 |
| Institutional | $37,457,481 |
| Other external | $8,614,973 |
| Total | $49,357,965 |
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FAFSA
Institution's own financial aid form
P: 800 478-2998
F: 515 294-0851
financialaid@iastate.edu
Roberta Johnson
Director of Student Financial Aid
rljohns@iastate.edu
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| 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 |
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | |
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| Countries most often represented |
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 |
Consuela Cooper
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515 294-2196
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