Student Population by Gender

Iowa State University has a total of 29,969 enrolled students for the academic year 2022-2023. 25,241 students have enrolled in undergraduate programs and 4,728 students joined graduate programs.
By gender, 16,417 male and 13,552 female students (the male-female ratio is 55:45) are attending the school. The gender distribution is based on the 2022-2023 data.
Total Student Enrolled By Gender
TotalUndergraduateGraduate
Total29,96925,2414,728
Men16,41714,0722,345
Women13,55211,1692,383
Iowa State University Student Population by Gender

Student Distribution by Race/Ethnicity

By race/ethnicity, 21,634 White, 787 Black, and 1,228 Asian students out of a total of 29,969 are attending at Iowa State University. Comprehensive enrollment statistic data by race/ethnicity is shown in the next chart (Academic year 2022-2023 data).
All Students Undergraduate Graduate
Student Race/Ethnicity Distribution (all students)
Iowa State University Student Population by Race
Iowa State University Demographics Pie Chart
Student Race/Ethnicity Distribution (Undergraduate)
Iowa State University Undergraduate Student Population by Race
Iowa State University Undergraduate Demographics
Student Race/Ethnicity Distribution (Graduate)
Iowa State University Graduate Student Population by Race
Iowa State University Graduate Student Population Pie Chart

Transfer-in Students (Undergraduate)

Among 25,241 enrolled in undergraduate programs, 1,383 students have transferred-in from other institutions. The percentage of transfer-in students is 5.48%.1,304 students have transferred in as full-time status and 79 students transferred in as part-time status.
Transfer-in Students Population by Attendance Status

Online Classes (Distance Learning) Enrollment

Distance learning, also called online education, is very attractive to students, especially who want to continue education and work in field. At Iowa State University, 1,013 students are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 15,545 students are enrolled in some online courses.
All StudentsEnrolled Exclusively Online Courses Enrolled in Some Online Courses
All Students29,9691,01315,545
Undergraduate25,24135714,821
Graduate4,728656724
Online Program Student Population
Iowa State University Online Student Population

Student Location Enrolled Exclusively In Online Courses

573 students lived in Iowa or jurisdiction in which the school is located are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 440 students live in other State or outside of the United States.
Iowa ResidentsOther States in U.S. Outside of U.S.
All Students57342020
Undergraduate257964
Graduate31632416
Student Location Enrolled Exclusively In Distance Learning Course
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