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2024-2025Data below is extracted from Iowa State University's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
88.7%
Total Applicants
23,095
Total Admitted
20,475
Total Enrolled
5,887
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 11,855 | 11,240 | 23,095 |
| Admitted | 10,534 | 9,941 | 20,475 |
| Enrolled | 3,210 | 2,677 | 5,887 |
Admission Factors
How Iowa State University rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPA
Important
Class RankTest Scores
Considered
RecommendationsEssayExtracurricularsTalent/AbilityCharacter/Personal QualitiesVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceState ResidencyFirst GenerationDemonstrated Interest
Not Considered
InterviewLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceReligious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1130–1350
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)560–670
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)560–690
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)21–28
136
ACT English (25th–75th)20–27
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)20–28
136
Submitting SAT: 13%
Submitting ACT: 46%
GPA Distribution
Average GPA: 3.75
4.0
31.0%
3.75–3.99
28.0%
3.50–3.74
18.0%
3.25–3.49
11.0%
3.00–3.24
7.0%
2.50–2.99
5.0%
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$9,252
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$27,346
Required Fees
$1,535
Room & Board
$10,808
Books & Supplies
$700
Total COA (In-State)
$22,295
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$40,389
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$11,951
% Need Fully Met
80%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$29,475
% Graduating with Debt
55%
Graduation Rates
4-Year Rate
56.7%
5-Year Rate
73.1%
6-Year Rate
75.3%
Special Study Options
Accelerated programComprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesCross-registrationDistance learningDouble majorDual enrollmentEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)Exchange student program (domestic)External degree programHonors ProgramIndependent studyInternshipsStudent-designed majorStudy abroadTeacher certification programUndergraduate Research
Data extracted from the Iowa State University Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 81.9%. View original PDF.