Overview

Iowa State University is a University institution located in Ames, IA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 314 Enrollment Services
2433 Union Drive
Ames, IA  50011-2042
United States

Contact Cassie Keefer
Associate Director for Admissions
Email: ckeefer@iastate.edu
Phone: 515-294-0817
Fax: 515-294-2592

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business Technology/technician
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agricultural Public Services, Other
Agriculture, General
Agronomy And Crop Science
Animal Sciences, General
Dairy Science
Farm/farm And Ranch Management
Food Science
Horticultural Science
International Agriculture
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology
Architecture
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning
Landscape Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/civilization
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies
Russian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Ecology
Entomology
Genetics, General
Microbiology, General
Zoology/animal Biology
Zoology/animal Biology, Other
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Statistics
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Financial Planning And Services
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Meeting And Event Planning
Operations Management And Supervision
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Sports Communication
Technical And Scientific Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General
Agricultural Engineering
Biological/biosystems Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Construction Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Engineering/industrial Management
Industrial Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General
Child Care And Support Services Management
Child Development
Family And Community Services
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician
Dietetics/dietitian
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Medical Illustration/medical Illustrator
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Military Technologies	Associate	Bachelors
Cyber/electronic Operations And Warfare
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Computational Science
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Science, Technology And Society
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Forest Sciences And Biology
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Meteorology
Oceanography, Chemical And Physical
Physics, General
Theoretical And Mathematical Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Social Work
Reserve Officer Training Corps (Jrotc, Rotc)	Associate	Bachelors
Army ROTC/military Science
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Science Technologies/technicians, Other
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Criminology
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Design And Applied Arts, Other
Design And Visual Communications, General
Fashion/apparel Design
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Graphic Design
Industrial And Product Design
Interior Design
Jazz/jazz Studies
Music Technology
Music, General
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

22,995

Applied

20,496

Accepted

25,332

Enrolled

Female Admissions

10,849

Females Applied

9,826

Females Accepted

91%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

12,146

Males Applied

10,670

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.73

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	March 1st	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	March 1st	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	605	550	660
SAT Math	622	560	690
ACT Composite	24	21	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,252

In-state

27,346

Out-of-state

9,252

In-district

Fees

1,515

Full-time student fees

9,726

Room & board

4,862

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

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

Financial Aid

14,829

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,390

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

12,483

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,058

Avg. Loan Aid

5,164

Avg. Grant Aid

10,791

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

78%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

25%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

25,332

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

39%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.2%
Black or African American	2.62%
White or Caucasian	77.07%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.12%
Asian	4.39%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	3.12%
Other	2.13%

Gender

Male (55.4%)

Female (44.6%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	31%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming and Family Weekend

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
honorary and service fraternities and sororities

Most popular organizations:
Greek Life (fraternities/sororities), Intramural Sports and Club Sports

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

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

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

1,678

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,420

Part-time - 258

Male - 991

Female - 687