2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Iowa State University is $10,497 for in-state students and $27,683 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $12,451 for in-state students and $29,303 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,874 for Iowa residents and $28,792 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,939 for Iowa residents and $30,465 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $10,497 | $27,683 |
| Graduate | $12,451 | $29,303 |
Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $10,874 | $28,792 |
| Graduate | $12,939 | $30,465 |
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at Iowa State University is 90.22% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 28.96%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,220.
The average graduation rate is 74%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 29,969 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 90.22% Acceptance Rate / 28.96% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 1,220 SAT / 24 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 74% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| Retention Rate | 86%(full-time), 64% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5.56% (18 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 29,969 (25,241 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $9,461 |
Offered Programs, Learning Opportunities, and Campus Services
You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.
| Graduate Programs |
| Online Programs |
Iowa State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
| Learning Opportunities | |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
| On-Campus Services | |
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
Iowa State University Directory Information
| Address | 1750 Beardshear Hall, Ames, IA 50011-2103 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 515-294-4111 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Athletic | Athletic Team Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-years, public |
| Carnegie Category | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
