Iowa State University
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (more commonly known as Iowa State University) is a world-class, Tier-1 research university located in Ames, Iowa. Founded in 1858 Iowa State is one of the three public universities in the State of Iowa. Iowa State is an international, prestigious university with a friendly welcoming personality. More than 29,000 students choose from over 100 majors, study with world-class scholars and hone their leadership skills in more than 850 student organizations. Iowa State offers a great environment where students can enjoy reaching their potential and discovering their passions. It's a culturally diverse student body with students from all 50 states and more than 110 countries.
School Information
Ames, Iowa 50011-2030
P: (515) 294-5836
F: (515) 294-2592
Calendar: Semester
Locale: City: Small
Open Admissions: Yes
Sector: Public, 4-year or above
Carnegie Basic: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Accrediting Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Locale: City: Small
Open Admissions: Yes
Sector: Public, 4-year or above
Carnegie Basic: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Accrediting Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Students & Faculty
Students
- 31,501Total Students
- 17,528Male Students
- 13,973Female Students
- 3,708Total Intl Students
- 2,236Intl Male Students
- 1,472Intl Female Students
Faculty
- 5,713Total Faculty
- 3,694Male Faculty
- 2,019Female Faculty
- 18:1Student/Fac Ratio
*All data is provided by the school or compiled from IPEDS as of May 2013
Tuition Information
$
19,358
Out of State Tuition
$
1,044
Books & Supplies
$
7,621
Room & Board
$
2,370
Other Expenses
$
30,393
Total
Admissions
15,066
total applicants
81%
admitted (12135)
30%
enrolled (4552)
SAT Scores: 25th-75th percentile
530-670
Math
460-640
Reading
ACT Scores: 25th-75th percentile
22-28
Composite
22-28
Math
21-28
English
Other Requirements
Note: 25th-75th percentile ranges show the range of scores achieved by the middle 50% of students who were admitted to the school.
Degrees & Programs
- Certificate
- Associate's
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctorate
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| 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, General | ||||||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | ||||||
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | ||||||
| Agronomy and Crop Science | ||||||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||||||
| Animal Sciences, General | ||||||
| Anthropology | ||||||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | ||||||
| Applied Mathematics, General | ||||||
| Architecture | ||||||
| Area Studies, Other | ||||||
| Astrophysics | ||||||
| Biochemistry | ||||||
| Bioinformatics | ||||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | ||||||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | ||||||
| Biophysics | ||||||
| Biotechnology | ||||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | ||||||
| Business/Managerial Economics | ||||||
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | ||||||
| Chemical Engineering | ||||||
| Chemistry, General | ||||||
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | ||||||
| Civil Engineering, General | ||||||
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ||||||
| Computer Engineering, General | ||||||
| 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, General | ||||||
| Dietetics/Dietitian | ||||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ||||||
| Ecology | ||||||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | ||||||
| Economics, General | ||||||
| Education, General | ||||||
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | ||||||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | ||||||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ||||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ||||||
| Elementary Particle Physics | ||||||
| Engineering Mechanics | ||||||
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | ||||||
| Engineering/Industrial Management | ||||||
| English Language and Literature, General | ||||||
| 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, General | ||||||
| Family Resource Management Studies, General | ||||||
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | ||||||
| Fashion/Apparel Design | ||||||
| Finance, General | ||||||
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | ||||||
| Food Science | ||||||
| Forest Sciences and Biology | ||||||
| Forestry, General | ||||||
| French Language and Literature | ||||||
| Genetics, General | ||||||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ||||||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | ||||||
| German Language and Literature | ||||||
| Graphic Design | ||||||
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | ||||||
| History and Philosophy of Science and Technology | ||||||
| History, General | ||||||
| Horticultural Science | ||||||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | ||||||
| Human Computer Interaction | ||||||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | ||||||
| Human Nutrition | ||||||
| Immunology | ||||||
| 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, General | ||||||
| Management Science | ||||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | ||||||
| Materials Engineering | ||||||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ||||||
| Mathematics, General | ||||||
| Mechanical Engineering | ||||||
| Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator | ||||||
| Meteorology | ||||||
| Microbiology, General | ||||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||||||
| Music Teacher Education | ||||||
| Music, General | ||||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | ||||||
| Neuroscience | ||||||
| Nuclear Physics | ||||||
| Nutrition Sciences | ||||||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Operations Management and Supervision | ||||||
| Organic Chemistry | ||||||
| Philosophy | ||||||
| Physical Chemistry | ||||||
| Physics, General | ||||||
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology | ||||||
| Plant Physiology | ||||||
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | ||||||
| Political Science and Government, General | ||||||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | ||||||
| Psychology, General | ||||||
| Public Administration | ||||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | ||||||
| Rhetoric and Composition | ||||||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | ||||||
| Russian Studies | ||||||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | ||||||
| Sociology | ||||||
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | ||||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | ||||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | ||||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ||||||
| Statistics, General | ||||||
| Systems Engineering | ||||||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth | ||||||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | ||||||
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | ||||||
| Toxicology | ||||||
| Transportation/Mobility Management | ||||||
| Veterinary Medicine | ||||||
| Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology | ||||||
| Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology | ||||||
| Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health | ||||||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | ||||||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | ||||||
| Women's Studies | ||||||