College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
89%
Enrollment
25,033
Graduation Rate
75%
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$63,386
Retention Rate
88%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)1110–1350
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)21–28
136
Test Policy: Test Flexible
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,497
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,683
Avg Net Price
$18,165
Room & Board
$9,726
Total COA
$23,309
Median Debt
$22,869
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$11,734
$30,001–48,000
$12,465
$48,001–75,000
$15,430
$75,001–110,000
$19,807
$110,001+
$21,827
Pell Grant Rate: 18%
Federal Loan Rate: 46%
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Sticker Price$37,409
Estimated Net Price$18,165 (avg)
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Iowa State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
75%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$63,386
Retention Rate
88%
Median Debt
$22,869
Top Programs
Engineering
22.0%
Business & Marketing
18.2%
Agriculture
9.8%
Biology
5.9%
Education
4.9%
Computer Science
4.4%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
4.2%
Visual & Performing Arts
3.9%
Psychology
3.8%
Communication
3.0%
Demographics
Men 56%Women 44%
White
77.1%
Black
2.6%
Hispanic
7.2%
Asian
4.4%
Two or More
3.1%
International
3.3%
Application Info
Deadlines
RollingRolling
App Fee (Domestic)$55
App Fee (International)$65
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.