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How to Get Into Iowa State University (ISU): 2026 Admissions Guide

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

88.66%

Acceptance Rate

1092 - 1334

SAT Range

22 - 28

ACT Range

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SAT Scores you need to get in

SAT Range The composite score range which the Institution consistently takes, below which admission should be considered a reach.

1092 - 1334

Applicants Submitting SAT Percentage of Students submitting SAT Scores.

19%

SAT Reading 25th

548

SAT Math 25th

544

SAT Composite 25th

1092

SAT Reading 75th

682

SAT Math 75th

652

SAT Composite 75th

1334

Average SAT Score

1213

ACT Scores you need to get in

ACT Range The composite score range which the Institution consistently takes, below which admission should be considered a reach.

22 - 28

Applicants Submitting ACT Percentage of Students submitting ACT Scores.

86%

ACT Math 25th

ACT English 25th

ACT Composite 25th

ACT Math 75th

ACT English 75th

ACT Composite 75th

Average ACT Score

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Grade Points Average (GPA) The average high school GPA of the admitted students

3.6

Admission Requirements

What Really Matters When Applying

High School GPA

Required

High School Rank

Required

High School Transcript

Required

College Prep Courses

Required

SAT/ACT

Required

Recommendations

Neither required nor recommended

Admission Deadlines

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

FALSE

Application Fee Application fees may vary by program and may be waived for certain students. Please check with the school.

$40

Early Decision Deadline

None

Early Action Deadline

None

Offer Action Deadline

Offers Early Decision

Application Website

www.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/

Accepts Common App

None

Accepts Coalition App

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

	Women	Men	Total
Applied	8,638	10,217	18,855
Accepted	7,835	9,247	17,082
Acceptance Rate	91%	91%	88.66%
Enrolled	2590	3457	6047
Percentage of admitted who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	33%	37%	35%

Admission Statistics

Applied

Women

8,638

Men

10,217

Total

18,855

Accepted

Women

7,835

Men

9,247

Total

17,082

Acceptance Rate

Women

91%

Men

91%

Total

88.66%

Enrolled

Women

2590

Men

3457

Total

6047

Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)

Women

33%

Men

37%

Total

35%

Credits Accepted

AP Credit

Yes

Dual Credit

Yes

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