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Iowa State University
Ames, IAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 89% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Iowa State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Ames, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 25.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 89%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
25.4K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
89% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading560 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math560 - 690
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 28
1typical 50% range36
89%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Engineering21% of degrees
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Health Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $139,590
Earnings 5yr: $127,889
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,132
Earnings 5yr: $137,692
Debt: N/A
Statistics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,131
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,109
Earnings 5yr: $104,181
Debt: N/A
Plant Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,149
Earnings 5yr: $85,118
Debt: N/A
Veterinary Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,742
Earnings 5yr: $108,813
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,245
Earnings 5yr: $122,139
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,753
Earnings 5yr: $111,313
Debt: $24,337
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,211
Earnings 5yr: $108,762
Debt: $24,663
Construction Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,676
Earnings 5yr: $95,401
Debt: $20,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,705
Earnings 5yr: $107,338
Debt: $26,997
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,102
Earnings 5yr: $87,741
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,089
Earnings 5yr: $92,551
Debt: $26,572
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,379
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,914
Earnings 5yr: $88,344
Debt: $23,750
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,773
Earnings 5yr: $96,097
Debt: $20,188
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,050
Earnings 5yr: $88,648
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,576
Earnings 5yr: $77,659
Debt: $21,500
Agricultural Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,824
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,413
Earnings 5yr: $86,010
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,589
In-State Tuition$10,787
Out-of-State Tuition$28,881
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
19%
Pell Grants
43%
Take Loans
76%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$53,873
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,386
Completion Signals
75%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
88%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$203/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
55%
Men45%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 55% men and 45% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
20%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$88,654
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