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Iowa State University
Snapshot
Status
Public
Acceptance Rate
88%
SAT Range
1010-1310
ACT Range
21-28
Student/Faculty Ratio
21:1
Total Enrollments
31,822
Total Cost
$37,128
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$16,105
Overall Rating
B Good
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Main Address
1750 Beardshear Hall
Ames, IA 50011-2103
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Rankings
Overall Rankings
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
#7 of 217
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
#9 of 413
Natural Resources And Conservation
#15 of 794
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
#20 of 938
Physical Sciences
#40 of 1,129
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
#51 of 421
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
#52 of 1,112
Architecture And Related Services
#55 of 242
Overall Scores
B+
Admissions & Acceptance
A-
Retention & Graduation
A-
Instructors & Faculty
A-
Financial Resources

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Contact & Location
Phone Number
(515) 294-4111
Website
www.iastate.edu
Location
1750 Beardshear Hall
Ames, IA 50011-2103
Setting
Small City
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2020)
Completion Rate (2020)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2020) 31,822
Men 56%
Women 44%
Total Enrollments (2020) 31,822
White 73%
International (Non-Citizen) 8%
Hispanic or Latino 6%
Asian 4%
Unknown 4%
Black or African American 3%
Multiracial 3%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2020)
$8,042
Out of State Tuition (2020)
$23,230
Books
$1,001
On Campus Room & Board
$9,193
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* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2020) 9,510
Bachelor's 79%
Master's 11%
Doctoral 6%
Certificate 3%
Total Awards (2020) 9,510
Engineering 26%
Business 14%
Agriculture 12%
Education and Liberal Arts 9%
Human and Social Sciences 9%
Mathematics and Science 8%
Healthcare 8%
Computer Technology 6%
Communication and Media 2%
Art and Design 2%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Agricultural And Horticultural Plant Breeding
 
 
 
 
Agricultural Economics
 
 
 
 
Agronomy And Crop Science
 
 
 
Civil Engineering, General
 
 
 
 
Computer Engineering, General
 
 
 
 
Curriculum And Instruction
 
 
 
 
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
 
 
 
 
Educational Leadership And Administration, General
 
 
 
 
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
 
 
 
Engineering Mechanics
 
 
 
 
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
 
 
 
Food Science
 
 
 
 
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
 
 
 
 
Human Computer Interaction
 
 
 
Human Development And Family Studies, General
 
 
 
 
Industrial Engineering
 
 
 
 
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other
 
 
 
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
 
 
 
 
Occupational Safety And Health Technology/Technician
 
 
 
 
Systems Engineering
 
 
 
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other
 
 
 
 
Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, And Public Health
 
 
 
 
Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
Higher Learning Commission
Specialized Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Didactic Program in Dietetics
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
  • Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (Student Counseling Service)
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
  • Veterinary Medicine (VET) - Programs leading to a D.V.M. or D.M.V. degree (College of Veterinary Medicine)
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
  • English Language (Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP))

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

Alumni & Student Reviews
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4.1346 Based on 13 Reviews
Career Preparation
B+
Students and Culture
A-
Facilities
A
Activities and Groups
A-
Career Preparation

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B+ Great

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4.0769230769231 Based on 9 Reviews
A- Excellent

Facilities

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4.6153846153846 Based on 9 Reviews
A Excellent

Activities and Groups

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4.1538461538462 Based on 7 Reviews
A- Excellent

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