Iowa State University
Ames, IA · Public · 25,367 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,582 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $11,506 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $15,463 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $19,605 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,496 |
| All incomes (average) | $18,589 |
Sticker tuition: $10,787 in-state, $28,881 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Average SAT
- 1204
- Median ACT
- 25
- Students with Pell grants
- 19%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 75%
- Freshman retention
- 88%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $63,386
- Median debt at graduation
- $22,869
- International undergrads
- 875 (3.5%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Engineering21%
Business20%
Agriculture10%
Biology & Life Sciences6%
Computer Science6%
Education4%
Kinesiology & Sports Science4%
Psychology4%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Communications & Media3%
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