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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
22,577
Total Undergrads
Including 1,138 Part-time
4,552
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 18 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
44% Women
56% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-A

Big Twelve Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

5
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $528,333)
9
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $174,236)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 154 134 Yes -
Basketball 16 11 - Yes
Football 143 - - -
Golf 11 11 - Yes
Gymnastics - 18 - -
Soccer - 35 Yes Yes
Softball - 25 - Yes
Swimming and Diving - 37 - -
Tennis - 14 - -
Volleyball - 16 Yes Yes
Wrestling 32 - - Yes
Badminton - - Yes -
Baseball - - Yes -
Bowling - - Yes Yes
Court Sports - - Yes Yes
Cricket - - Yes -
Curling - - - Yes
Cycling - - Yes -
Dance - - Yes -
Fencing - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Ice Hockey - - Yes -
Indoor Fitness/Recreation - - - Yes
Kayaking - - Yes -
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Mountaineering/Climbing - - Yes -
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Rifle - - Yes -
Rodeo - - Yes -
Roller Hockey - - Yes -
Rowing - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Sailing - - Yes -
Skiing - - Yes -
Track and Field, X-Country - - Yes Yes
Water Polo - - Yes -
Water Sports - - Yes Yes

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2.8%
Black/non-Hispanic 2.7%
Hispanic 2.7%
Non-resident alien 11.3%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 4.3%
Two or more races 0.6%
White/non-Hispanic 75.3%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 19 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Navy ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 82
Liquor Law Violation 263
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 7
Property Crime 42

Notable Alumni

  • George Washington Carver [Class of 1894], African-American scholar, famous botanist
  • Jamaal Tinsley (Class of '01), NBA point guard
  • John Atanasoff [Class of 1926], Invented the first computer
  • Carrie Chapman Catt [Class of 1880], Suffragist and peace advocate
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Dwight from Iowa
  • 4
  • “Dorm life on campus is involved and it tries to create a community of responsible adults. The different floors of each house have their own identity and creates a community…”

  • Sep-20-2012 » Read More
  • Sarah from Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 5
  • “Dorm life at Iowa State is very nice with enough room to move around and still maintain some privacy. The dorms are clean and updated and offer wireless Internet…”

  • Jan-12-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 5
  • Valarie from Muscatine, IA
  • May-16-2013 I am a current student here

    The dining centers are superb. There are many dining options available throughout campus and the food was varied and very good.

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  • 4
  • Sue from Ames, IA
  • Mar-21-2013 I am a current student here

    There are many options every day. There are the dining centers, the C Stores and then there's also a fast dining restaurant type of place. It's all very good!

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  • 4
  • Molly from Ames, IA
  • Mar-21-2013 I am a current student here

    Even though I can't say much about the dining services in the dorms, the food around campus is pretty good. There is a caribou coffee on campus, and there are multiple cafes in buildings on campus. Also, the food at Memorial Union is good too.

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  • 3
  • Ellyn from Ames, IA
  • Mar-13-2013 I am a current student here

    There are so many cafes, convenience stores and restaurants on campus. Although some things can be pricey, most taste pretty good and just the right amount.

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  • 5
  • Molly from Hudson, WI
  • Mar-02-2013 I am a past student here

    There is a buffet style dinning hall with a large variety. The best place on campus to eat is Seasons because their dining hall is larger and they have great deserts.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Molly from Hudson, WI
  • Mar-02-2013 I am a past student here

    This is a super big part of campus, they are always putting on events and around homecoming it can get pretty crazy.

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  • 0
  • Mackensie from Johnston, IA
  • Feb-26-2013 I am a current student here

    Plenty of frats and sororities to join! You'll always see them walking around campus. The houses are neat and the parties have good reputations, too!

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