Iowa State University of Science and Technology
#115 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
Iowa State University of Science and Technology is a public institution that was founded in 1858. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 25,241 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 1,813 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Iowa State University of Science and Technology's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #115. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,133; out-of-state tuition and fees are $26,617.
Iowa State University of Science and Technology dwarfs Ames, the small town in which it resides. The large school offers more than 850 student organizations, and sports are a big part of campus life. The Iowa State Cyclones compete in the NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference and share a special rivalry with the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. Despite the Cyclones moniker, the school mascot is a cardinal named Cy because a cyclone was hard to put into costume form. There are more than 60 fraternities and sororities at Iowa State, and most chapters have their own houses. Freshmen do not have to live on campus.
There are more than 100 undergraduate majors offered at Iowa State, and, through the Soar in 4 initiative, advisers work with students to ensure they graduate in four years. For a study break, students can take a stroll through the roses in Reiman Gardens or check out more than 2,000 works of art around the campus – one of the largest collections at any school in the country. For trips off campus, Des Moines is 30 minutes away.
Iowa State University of Science and Technology offers highly ranked graduate programs through its College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Engineering, and qualified undergrads can take special courses in human-computer interaction. The university is a land-grant institution, meaning faculty and students work on research projects that better the community as a whole. At the university's Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station, researchers work on air quality, biorenewable, crop and livestock, environmental and human health projects. The campus is also home to the Ames Laboratory, a research center for the U.S. Department of Energy. Notable alumni include Bruce Roth, inventor of the medication Lipitor, and Carrie Chapman Catt, co-founder of the League of Women Voters.
Iowa State University of Science and Technology is a public institution that was founded in 1858. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 25,241 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 1,813 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Iowa State University of Science and Technology's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #115. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,133; out-of-state tuition and fees are $26,617.
Iowa State University of Science and Technology dwarfs Ames, the small town in which it resides. The large school offers more than 850 student organizations, and sports are a big part of campus life. The Iowa State Cyclones compete in the NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference and share a special rivalry with the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. Despite the Cyclones moniker, the school mascot is a cardinal named Cy because a cyclone was hard to put into costume form. There are more than 60 fraternities and sororities at Iowa State, and most chapters have their own houses. Freshmen do not have to live on campus.
There are more than 100 undergraduate majors offered at Iowa State, and, through the Soar in 4 initiative, advisers work with students to ensure they graduate in four years. For a study break, students can take a stroll through the roses in Reiman Gardens or check out more than 2,000 works of art around the campus – one of the largest collections at any school in the country. For trips off campus, Des Moines is 30 minutes away.
Iowa State University of Science and Technology offers highly ranked graduate programs through its College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Engineering, and qualified undergrads can take special courses in human-computer interaction. The university is a land-grant institution, meaning faculty and students work on research projects that better the community as a whole. At the university's Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station, researchers work on air quality, biorenewable, crop and livestock, environmental and human health projects. The campus is also home to the Ames Laboratory, a research center for the U.S. Department of Energy. Notable alumni include Bruce Roth, inventor of the medication Lipitor, and Carrie Chapman Catt, co-founder of the League of Women Voters.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
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In-state tuition and fees
$10,133
Undergraduate Enrollment
25,241
Acceptance Rate
90%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$26,617
In-State Tuition & Fees
$10,133
Room & Board
$9,358(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$13,993
$15,351
$15,351
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$26,617
In-State Tuition & Fees
$10,133
Room & Board
$9,358(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$13,993
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
52%
19:1
32%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Engineering
23%
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
18%
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Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
10%
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences
5%
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Education
5%
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
113
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
66%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
21%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
18,972
Citations Per Publication
12:1
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Students
25,241
Graduate Enrollment
4,728
Total Enrollment
29,969
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
23,931
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
17%
Minority Enrollment
17%
Minority Enrollment
77%
White
7%
Hispanic
4%
Asian
3%
Black
3%
Two or more races
3%
Unknown
2%
International
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
89+
Sports Teams
7
Fraternities
10
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
52%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
57%
Average Debt at Graduation
$29,454
$47,452
$47,452
Graduation Rate
52%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
57%
Average Debt at Graduation
$29,454
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