Iowa State University

3410 Beardshear Hall
Ames, IA 50011
(515) 294-5836

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 37883

Type: Public 4-year or above

Main Website: www.iastate.edu

Financial Aid: financial aid link

Annual Costs

Tuition and fees: $7,731.00

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $19,034.00

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $31,920.00



Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships

Test Scoring
25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
SAT Critical Reading 460 630
SAT Math 530 680
SAT Writing
ACT Composite 21 29
ACT English 20 29
ACT Math 21 29
ACT Writing

*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.

Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid 88%
Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants 22%
Average Federal Grant $4,179.00
State Aid
Percentage of students receiving state aid 2%
Average state aid $6,455.00
Institutional Aid
Percentage of students receiving institutional aid 75%
Average institutional aid $5,397.00
Student Loans
Percentage of students receiving a student loan 55%
Average student loan $6,586.00
Degrees
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
MASTER'S DEGREE
POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Majors
Accounting
Advertising
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
Agricultural Animal Breeding
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Mechanization
Agricultural Teacher Education
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
Agronomy and Crop Science
Analytical Chemistry
Animal Physiology
Animal Sciences
Anthropology
Apparel and Textiles
Applied Mathematics
Architecture
Area Studies
Astrophysics
Athletic Training/Trainer
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Biophysics
Biotechnology
Business Administration and Management
Business/Managerial Economics
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Civil Engineering
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Construction Engineering
Creative Writing
Crop Production
Curriculum and Instruction
Dairy Science
Design and Visual Communications
Dietetics/Dietitian
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Ecology
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Economics
Education
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
Educational Leadership and Administration
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary Particle Physics
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering/Industrial Management
English Language and Literature
Entomology
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Family and Community Services
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Family Resource Management Studies
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
Fashion/Apparel Design
Finance
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Food Science
Forensic Science and Technology
Forest Sciences and Biology
Forestry
French Language and Literature
Genetics
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
Geology/Earth Science
German Language and Literature
Graphic Design
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
History
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Horticultural Science
Hospitality Administration/Management
Human Computer Interaction
Human Development and Family Studies
Human Nutrition
Immunology
Industrial and Product Design
Industrial Engineering
Information Technology
Inorganic Chemistry
Interior Design
International Agriculture
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Journalism
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Landscape Architecture
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Livestock Management
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Management Information Systems
Management Science
Marketing/Marketing Management
Materials Engineering
Mathematics
Mathematics Teacher Education
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
Meeting and Event Planning
Meteorology
Microbiology
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Music
Music Teacher Education
Neuroscience
Nuclear Physics
Nutrition Sciences
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Operations Management and Supervision
Organic Chemistry
Philosophy
Physical Chemistry
Physics
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Plant Physiology
Political Science and Government
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Relations/Image Management
Religion/Religious Studies
Rhetoric and Composition
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Russian Studies
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Sociology
Soil Science and Agronomy
Spanish Language and Literature
Special Education and Teaching
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Statistics
Systems Engineering
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Toxicology
Transportation/Mobility Management
Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology
Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology
Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Women's Studies

Iowa State University Scholarships

Dr. Allison & Dr. Thomas Sullivan Scholarship
Annual award for Iowa residents who are third- or fourth-year graduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Students must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and an interest in companion animal medicine. Due date may vary. more...
George W. Catt Scholarship
Scholarship for college seniors enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Business. Students must have a minimum 2.5 CGPA. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Freda Huncke Award
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences majoring in English. Students must have financial need and demonstrate academic achievement. Preference given to students planning to teach. more...
Blue Water Garden Club Scholarship
Annual award for Dickinson County, Iowa residents who are undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University majoring in Horticulture or related field. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. more...
Katherine S. & James L. Melsa Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for college juniors or seniors enrolled full-time at Iowa State University. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Number of awards and award amount may vary. A FAFSA must be submitted by March 1st. more...

Iowa Scholarships

Dr. Theora England Willcox Dramatic Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors attending Northwestern College pursuing studies in Theatre and Communications. Applicants must demonstrate abilities in theatre and communications and show leadership, initiative, creative artistry and good character and have a minimum 3.0 GPA in theatre and speech. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
James & Patricia Dinsmore Scholarship
Annual award for college juniors or seniors enrolled full-time at Iowa State University Natural Resources Ecology and Management Department majoring in Animal Ecology. Students must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA and demonstrate an interest in ornithology with participation in research projects and membership in scientific organizations. Renewable. more...
Leland & Cora Allbaugh Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University Department of Economics majoring in Agribusiness. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need. Awards are offered on ever numbered years. Number of awards may vary. more...
Veterinary Spousal Support Scholarship
Annual award for graduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Awards are for the spouse of a Veterinary Medicine student enrolled at Iowa State University, not majoring in Veterinary Medicine. Due date may vary. more...
Kenneth T. Key Undergraduate Scholarship
Scholarship for college juniors or seniors enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa. Students must demonstrate financial need and be born in Iowa. Award amount is for up to full tuition. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
Hewlett Packard Scholarship
Annual award for college juniors or seniors enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences majoring in Computer Science. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be U.S. citizens. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Patricia A. Kasowski Scholarship for Veterinary Medicine
Scholarship for graduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Students must demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. Due date may vary. Renewable. more...
Leona De Jong Haverkamp Vocal Music Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Northwestern College majoring in Voice or pursuing a high level of voice performance. Applicants must have a superior academic record and demonstrate strong Christian and moral character. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Jerome & Laurine Speltz Scholarship
Annual award for second-year graduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Students must demonstrate financial need. Due date may vary. more...
Veterinary Food Hygiene Award in Honor of Dr. Clarence Pals
Annual award for graduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Students must demonstrate interest and proficiency in veterinary food hygiene. Due date may vary. more...

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