Ames, IA 50011-2103
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Specialized Institution Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- 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)
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 13 Reviews-
Alumni
Marketing, Class of 2010We had a career fair, and the business school provides mock interviewing, resume building, and career counseling. However, most students don't utilize these as much as they should, and it is never impressed on you how much it will help you when you start looking for a career.
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Alumni
Mechanical Engineering and Spanish, Class of 2012Career fairs, career websites connecting with employers, alumni networks, etc. In addition, the curriculum is very focused on getting students out into the workforce as opposed to graduate school.
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Alumni
Management Information Systems, Business, Class of 1991Many employers come to campus to interview for jobs after graduation or for summer internships. This makes it easier for the student since they don't have to travel long distances for interviews.
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Alumni
Construction Engineering, Class of 1981Good cross section of technical and business classes. Many case studies and simulations of projects.
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Alumni
Graphic design, Class of 1981Now there are computers. However like my class, students can not use them til they know fundamentals of design
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Alumni
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Class of 1994I didn't feel like they really providing anything for my major while I was there.
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 13 Reviews-
Alumni
Marketing, Class of 2010Ames is pretty much just a college town, so the entire community is rallied around the school. The school spirit is high, and there are a lot of ways to be involved (sporting events, greek life, intramurals, on campus clubs, etc.) The people are generally very nice and friendly, which comes with the Midwest territory. Since it is a great school for engineering, veterinary, and design, there is a wide range of student personalities. I had friends from different states, countries, and nationalities, and it's easy to find your place on campus.
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Alumni
Mechanical Engineering and Spanish, Class of 2012Pretty typically Iowan: friendly, nice, ethnically homogeneous. The overall culture is also typical of a large public school with parties, tailgating, and what have you, but the school is large enough to accommodate every subculture that you're interested in.
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Alumni
Management Information Systems, Business, Class of 1991They are very involved and culturally diverse. There are many opportunities to be involved in clubs or organizations. I personally met many people from many different countries.
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Alumni
Construction Engineering, Class of 1981No idea at this point
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Alumni
Agronomy, Class of 1981It was diversified when I was there, but with a slight leaning toward farm town and white.
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Alumni
B.B.A. Transportation / Logistics, Class of 1984Within the college of business , very nice friendly co-horts, outside of this college no real effort by the university to have the different colleges socialize or interact
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Alumni
Graphic design, Class of 1981We had an active culture crossing many disciplines, not just one clique
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Alumni
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Class of 1994there was a very wide range. you could easily find collaboration, or not, as you wished as well.
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Alumni
Political Science, Class of 1997Very homogenous; far too little diversity
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 13 Reviews-
Alumni
Marketing, Class of 2010The dorms are pretty old, but they still have everything you need. After visiting a few other colleges, they still seem much larger than average, especially Friley Hall. The dining halls have so much good food, and a great variety. I ate there for a year straight and never got sick of it. The all you can eat soft-serve does not help with the Freshman 15 though. All the facilities I used for the business school were top notch. Huge computer lab with free printing, really nice classrooms with the latest projector and computer technology. Some majors didn't have quite as nice of facilities, but they have already built so many new buildings since I graduated, so I'm sure everyone will be upgraded soon if not already.
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Alumni
Mechanical Engineering and Spanish, Class of 2012The engineering computer labs are top notch. Dorms are hit or miss with some of them being super nice with others which are horrendous. Dining halls are pretty good, especially compared with some other schools' I've seen. Classrooms are acceptable. The campus itself is gorgeous. Also, there are two gyms on campus which are pretty great.
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Alumni
Management Information Systems, Business, Class of 1991They have a variety of options for dining and the computer labs are kept up to date. Classrooms are roomy and student can easily see the instructor or board. Dorms are little over crowded right now- but they are building more dorms soon.
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Alumni
Agronomy, Class of 1981Don't know what it is now. Was: nice forms with dining halls, home made food! No computers then.
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Alumni
B.B.A. Transportation / Logistics, Class of 1984I haven't been on the campus since I graduated in 1984, so I do not have recent experiences with the above mentioned areas
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Alumni
Graphic design, Class of 1981State of the art. Always adapting.
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Alumni
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Class of 1994At the time, they were o.k. As I understand it, they have advanced that greatly now.
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Alumni
Journalism and Mass Communications, Class of 1988All of these, greek system, different student living styles
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Alumni
Business management, Class of 2011Nice, but some dorms needed to be torn down
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
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Alumni
Marketing, Class of 2010I was in athletics, so I spent most of my time with other athletes practicing, competing, or attending sporting events. Football games are always popular, and basketball games are extremely fun since we've had a good team the last few years. Outside of sports, I know the intramural circuit offers many different options, like broomball and ultimate frisbee. It's a really big community, and I think it gets pretty competitive. Greek life is also pretty big on campus, with many events including Yell like Hell and homecoming floats. Other than that, there are many clubs and groups that you can find for almost any interest.
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Alumni
Mechanical Engineering and Spanish, Class of 2012The S&M club is pretty unique, I'd say, though it's not a particularly large crowd. The engineering clubs are quite active and popular as well as the agricultural clubs. Dancing is a pretty popular pass time as well. The club fair at the beginning of the semester will help you find whatever kind of club you're looking for.
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Alumni
Agronomy, Class of 1981I did not participate, so don't know
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Alumni
B.B.A. Transportation / Logistics, Class of 1984A club within my specific major in the college of business
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Alumni
Graphic design, Class of 1981Strong Greek system and strong social fraternity to keep students involved.
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Alumni
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Class of 1994unsure...was too involved with schoolwork to really take part.
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Alumni
Journalism and Mass Communications, Class of 1988Greek system, club sports, basketball and football
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