Known for engineering — major research university
Iowa State University is a public institution in Ames with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1199, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 25K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
75% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,386 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,165.
Established
1858
Motto
"Science with Practice"
Mascot
Cy the Cardinal
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Big 12 Conference and compete
Division
Division I
89%Acceptance
1199SAT Avg
25,033Students
18:1Student:Faculty
75%Grad Rate
$63,386Earnings 10yr
$18,165Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate89.1%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1199
Reading & WritingMid: 595
550660
MathMid: 612
560690
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 25
2128
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$10,497
Tuition (out-of-state)$27,683
Room & Board$9,726
Books & Supplies$1,091
Total Cost of Attendance$23,309
Average Net Price$18,165
Median Debt at Graduation$22,869
Monthly Payment (10yr)$242
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$11,734
$30–48K$12,465
$48–75K$15,430
$75–110K$19,807
$110K+$21,827
Programs (323)
Student Body
Undergrads
25,033
Gender Split
44% / 56%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%
Race & Ethnicity
White 77%
Black 3%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 4%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate75.5%
Freshman Retention87.6%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$53,873
8 Years$59,021
10 Years$63,386
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$46,600
Men
$63,400
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Source: Wikipedia