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Iowa State University

Ames, IA · Public · 25,367 students

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$63k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
89%Acceptance Rate
75%Graduation Rate
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Acceptance Rate

88.7%
Open Admission
Out of every 100 applicants, approximately 89 are admitted
Most Selective (0%)Open Admission (100%)

Admitted Student Profile

Average SAT Score
Combined (Math + Reading)
1204
80012001600
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students
25
11836

Student Body

25,367
Total Students
Undergraduates
88.7%
Acceptance Rate
Of applicants admitted
20%
First-Gen Students
First in family to attend college
19%
Pell Grant Students
Receiving federal need-based aid

Iowa State University — Admissions

Iowa State University has an acceptance rate of 88.7%, making it a moderately selective university.

Competitive applicants typically have an SAT score around 1204 or an ACT score around 25. Strong academics, extracurriculars, and essays are key components of a competitive application.

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating that the university serves a significant proportion of students from lower-income backgrounds.

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