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Iowa State University (ISU) - Ames,Iowa

The combination of rich history, scenic campus, being a part of Abraham Lincoln’s land-grant experiment and the Cyclone experiment which is aimed at creating an inventive and progressive spirit is what makes the university unique. The retention rate of the ISU is 88% for full-time students and 79% for part-time students.

The graduation rate of ISU is 74%. The university provides all the support to their stud

91%

Acceptance Rate

$7,990

Avg.Financial Aid

001869

FAFSA Code

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Iowa State University (ISU)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Public
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
HLC
Website
https://www.iastate.edu/
Student Population Number of Students attending College
34,992
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Iowa State University is a public university functioning as a member of the Association of American Universities and is located at Ames, Iowa. The university was founded in the year 1858 and was initially named as the Iowa Agriculture College and Model Farm.

The institution was granted the university status in 1959 and renamed to Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The university owns many prestigious patents such as the invention of the first Binary Computer, Maytag Blue Cheese, and the Round Hay Baler.

The graduation rate of ISU is 74%. The university provides all the support to their students to earn their degree and guide them to reach their goal. It all depends on a student that how soon they earn their degree. The institute also has a very less number of dropouts and a very high number of graduates in recent years. But it also takes 5 or 6 years for some students to graduate.

Online Education at ISU

The online programs from ISU are perfectly designed for those individuals who are busy at their work and still wants to pursue their higher education. These online programs will help students earn their degree from the convenience of their own place and at their own pace.

The university provides non-traditional classes through Lynda offline training system facility. The classes are designed in the same sophistication and exhaustive nature as the traditional classroom program but without the constraints of the semester time frame.
These programs are designed to be easily incorporated into the busy schedule of working professionals.

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Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

5152944111

Fax:

5152942592

Address

1750 Beardshear Hall

Rankings

According to Forbes, the university is ranked 228th in 'Top Colleges' and 73rd in 'Public Colleges'.
The university is also ranked 119th in 'National Universities' and 80th in 'Best Colleges for Veterans' by the US News.
The university is ranked at number 81 in 'Best Value Schools' by US News.
Forbes ranked the university 41st in 'Midwest' and 166th in 'America’s Best Employers'.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
FALSE
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
91%
SAT Range
1092 - 1334
SAT/ACT
Required
ACT Range
22 - 28
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
$40
Accept Common App
None

Admission Requirements

The university wants its students to immerse themselves in the university with a top-notch education. The admission process in ISU is simple but a student should be really good to get into the university. you can choose programs in over 100 majors, and in numerous online programs. NYU choose candidates based on their RAI score.

Documents required
High School GPA	Required
High School Record	Required
Test Scores	Required

You should meet the minimum criteria set by the university to be eligible to apply for the university. Generally, the cut off for the admission will be more with high competition.
In addition to the high school records, a student who is applying for admissions in the college of engineering must complete two years of single foreign language and students applying for admissions to liberal arts college must complete the third year of social studies.
Students who are disabled are made to follow Iowa State's regular freshman admission process. Those who feel their academic record does not perfectly reflect their ability to succeed and, therefore, wish to be considered for admission are asked to submit additional documentation explaining their circumstances.

Application Deadline

The last day to submit your applications for the admissions in ISU is on May 1 for the fall classes. The application fee for various degrees is given below.

Undergraduate Application Fee - $40.

Graduate Application Fee - $60.

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Iowa State University is 87%. The college accepts almost all the student who is fit and have good academic records. Being academically good is normal, the university looks out for the students who are different and thinks out of the box. Total application received for the admissions in the university is over 19,000 in which the college has admitted 17,000 for various degree programs.

SAT Requirements

SAT is the standard exam that is widely used by the university in the United States for college admissions. But the criteria for admission change from a college to college.

SAT Section	Average Score	Score Range
Math	540	460 - 620
Critical Reading	570	500 - 640

The total number of students who submitted their SAT applications is around 400. A student should have an average Math score of 540 and 570 of Critical Reading score.

ACT Requirements

The ACT scores required to go into ISU is with a composite score of at least 25. The scores range between 27-31. The university’s code for ACT is 1320. The number of students who submitted ACT applications is 5,744.

GPA Requirements

The average GPA that is required to get into Iowa is 3.5. The university is competitive and it requires students to put in lots of efforts. In addition to the on-campus courses, a student can also earn their degree from the comfort of their own place with the off-campus degrees from Iowa.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$14,643
Average Annual Cost
$7,740

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$21,186
Other Fees
$1,248
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$8,720
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,430

Total One Year Cost

$21,186

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Student:Faculty Ratio

19:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

87%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

67%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$6,559

Faculty Overview

64%

Male Professors

36%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

29,621

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

21%

Full-time / Part-time

94% / 6%

Students Gender

Male

58%

US National: 44%

Female

42%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

75%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

42%

Out Of State

55%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$61,269 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

33%

Averege Housing Cost

$4,694/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,692/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,692/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

School Colors

cardinal and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Big Twelve Conference

Total Male Athletes

249

Total Female Athletes

194

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Sports Team (Men)

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Track and Field

Wrestling

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Gymnastics

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$41,200/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$50,700/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$17,207 - $31,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$179 - $322

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

80%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,990

Students Receiving Federal Grants

19%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,678

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

78%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,005

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$10,675

$30K - $48K

$10,057

$48K - $75K

$6,568

$75K - $110K

$3,578

> $110K

$1,990

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$3,346,934

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$49,357,965

The university provides financial assistance to the student in need. The students can utilize these aids to pay fees and meet other academic needs. Financial assistance is given in the form of scholarship, grants, loans, and work-study programs. Eligibility for these provisions varies from academic performance to nationality and citizenship. Students should fill the FAFSA form.

Iowa State Unversity federal school code is 001869 in order to apply for financial aid. The various financial aids provided by the university are given below.

Federal Aid provisions include Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, TEACH Grant, Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Federal Health Professions Loan and Direct PLUS Loan along with Federal Work-Study option.
Institutional Aids are also provided in the form of All Iowa Community College Academic Team Award, Carver, George Washington Tuition Scholarship, Roy.J.Carver Scholarship, Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation Scholarship, Hixson Opportunity Award, and Iowa State University Grant.
Post 9/11 GI Bill and Tuition Assistance Program is given as Military and Veteran Aid.

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