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Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Ames, IA

29,621
Students
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13,006
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
90
90%
Acceptance Rate Suburban setting
Suburban
Setting
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Overview

Iowa State University of Science and Technology is a University institution located in Ames, IA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 100 Enrollment Services
2433 Union Drive
Ames, IA  50011-2042
United States
Contact Phillip B. Caffrey
Associate Director for Admissions
Email: pbcaffr@iastate.edu
Phone: 515-294-5836
Fax: 515-294-2592

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Architecture And Related Services Associate Bachelors
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Education Associate Bachelors
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Engineering Associate Bachelors
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelors
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English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
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Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics Associate Bachelors
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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History Associate Bachelors
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities Associate Bachelors
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Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
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Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies Associate Bachelors
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Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
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Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Psychology Associate Bachelors
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions Associate Bachelors
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Reserve Officer Training Corps (Jrotc, Rotc) Associate Bachelors
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Security And Protective Services Associate Bachelors
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Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate

18,855
Applied
17,082
Accepted
29,621
Enrolled
91%
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Female Admissions

8,638
Females Applied
7,835
Females Accepted
91%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

10,217
Males Applied
9,247
Males Accepted
91%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

40
Application Fee
3.64
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements: Minimum Regent Admission Index (RAI) of245, high school course requirements

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen Not reported Not reported Yes
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported
Transfer Not reported Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 596 548 682
SAT Math 616 544 652
ACT Composite 25 22 28

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

7,740
In-state
22,144
Out-of-state
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Fees

1,248
Full-time student fees
8,720
Room & board
4,694
Room only
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Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered No
Tuition pre-payment plan No
Tuition payment plans offered Yes
Tuition deferred payment Yes

Financial Aid

13,006
Avg. Financial Aid Package
13,565
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
7,554
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,362
Avg. Loan Aid
3,738
Avg. Grant Aid
8,066
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
98% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
78%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
21%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

29,621
Total Undergrad students
6%
International Students
37%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 5.9%
Black or African American 2.67%
White or Caucasian 74.92%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.19%
Asian 3.46%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.06%
Two or more races 2.43%
Other 4.56%

Gender

Male (57.64%)
Female (42.36%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements None
Housing options Co-ed housing
Disabled housing
Men-only housing
Women-only housing
Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 41%

Student Activities

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Campus events:
Homecoming and Family Weekend

Student Services

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Student Organizations

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Most popular organizations:
Greek Life, Intramural Sports Activities and Club Sports

Campus Security & Safety

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Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Archery Checkmark No No
Badminton Checkmark No No
Baseball Checkmark No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Bowling Checkmark No No
Crew Checkmark No No
Cross-country Running No Division 1 Checkmark
Equestrian Sports Checkmark No No
Fencing Checkmark No No
Field Hockey Checkmark No No
Football Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
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Gymnastics No Division 1 No
Ice Hockey Checkmark No No
Lacrosse Checkmark No No
Racquetball Checkmark No No
Riflery Checkmark No No
Rock Climbing Checkmark No No
Rugby Checkmark No No
Skiing (downhill) Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark No No
Softball No No No
Swimming And Diving Checkmark No No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis Checkmark No Checkmark
Track And Field Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark No No
Water Polo Checkmark No No
Weight Lifting Checkmark No No
Wrestling Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Archery No No No
Badminton No No No
Baseball No No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Bowling Checkmark No No
Crew Checkmark No No
Cross-country Running No Division 1 Checkmark
Equestrian Sports Checkmark No No
Fencing Checkmark No No
Field Hockey Checkmark No No
Football Checkmark No No
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Gymnastics Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Ice Hockey Checkmark No No
Lacrosse Checkmark No No
Racquetball Checkmark No No
Riflery Checkmark No No
Rock Climbing Checkmark No No
Rugby Checkmark No No
Skiing (downhill) Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Softball Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Swimming And Diving Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Track And Field Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Water Polo Checkmark No No
Weight Lifting Checkmark No No
Wrestling Checkmark No No

Faculty

1,851
Total Faculty
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,550
Part-time - 301
Male - 1,124
Female - 727
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