

Iowa State University
Iowa State University is a public, land-grant university located in Ames, IA. The 1,813-acre campus features 6 undergraduate colleges offering 100+ majors, as well as residence hall, apartment-style, and Greek-life housing options for more than 35,000 students. As a Tier 1 research university, ISU offers undergraduate research opportunities and is home to a handful of collaborative research centers, which include The Ames Laboratory and the NSF Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable Chemicals. On top of the 900+ student organizations, Iowa State boasts 16 Division 1 athletic teams that compete in the Big 12 Conference and encourage a loyal Cyclone fan base.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Admissions Requirements
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
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Fall Regular Decision | March 1, 2020 | August 24, 2020 |
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Academics
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
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In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,320
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Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $24,508
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Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$9,149
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Books and Supplies | $1041
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Aid & Grants
Student Loans
Campus Life
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After Graduation
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What Students Are Saying
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