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Iowa State University 2026
Ames, Iowa#121 (US News)Public university
Ames, Iowa
#121 (US News)
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Acceptance rate
Total undergraduates26,346
87.9%
Average GPA
unweighted
3.76
Distribution of admitted students by GPA bucket
0.00%
<1
0.09%
1+
0.23%
2+
2.86%
2.5+
4.43%
3+
7.70%
3.25+
16.01%
3.5+
28.67%
3.75+
40.01%
4.0
Average SAT
25th–75th percentile1153 – 13601260Average ACT
25th–75th percentile21 – 2825Factors of admission
Very ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Academic GPA
- Standardized test scores
- Class rank
- Application essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent / ability
- Character / personal qualities
- Geographical residence
- State residence
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- First generation
- Alumni relation
- Religious affiliation / commitment
- Level of applicant's interest
Can I afford it?
Costs
In state
$23,658
total cost / year
Out of state
$42,706
total cost / year
| Fees | In state | Out of state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,530 | $28,578 |
| Housing | $10,928 | |
| Books and supplies | $800 | |
| Transportation | $450 | |
| Personal expenses | $1,950 | |
Campus diversity
Ethnic backgrounds
- American Indian / Alaska Native37
- Nonresident aliens985
- Asian1,129
- Two or more races923
- Black / African American687
- Race / ethnicity unknown607
- Hispanic / Latino2,016
- White19,941
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander21
