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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$16,151 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$6,408 tuition
$7,621 on campus room & board
$1,044 books
$1,078 fees

$28,023 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$18,280 tuition
$7,621 on campus room & board
$1,044 books
$1,078 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$5,419 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
87% of students receive aid
24% get federal aid ($4,951 avg)
2% get state aid ($5,794 avg)
72% get institn'l aid ($5,419 avg)
55% get loans ($6,385 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 5.59% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 3.72% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$23,571,095
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $7,026 74%
Federal Grant Aid $4,951 24%
Pell Grants $4,202 23%
Other Federal Grants $1,023 22%
Institution Grant Aid $5,419 72%
State Grant Aid $5,794 2%
Student Loans $6,385 55%
Federal Loans $5,407 55%
Other Loans $7,527 8%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: March 1
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Financial Aid Contact Info
100 Enrollment Services Center
Ames, IA 50011
(515) 294-5836
http://www.iastate.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $267
Out of State $762

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 5
  • Zaim from Ames, IA
  • May-20-2013 I am a current student here

    Iowa State University gives many scholarships and grants to in and out of state residents due to financial need or scholar achievements to reduce your payments attending to this great university.

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  • 5
  • Sheldon from Walcott, IA
  • May-16-2013 I am a current student here

    From what I hear cheaper than most other places and the costs are not increasing. Given these. the beautiful campus, and the available amenities its good for the price.

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