Iowa State University

Location and Affiliation:

Iowa State University is located in Ames, IA, population 47,198.
Affiliation: Public.

Population:

ISU’s enrollment is 20,014 students on campus.

• 44% female
• 3% black
• 3% Asian
• 3% international
• 2% Hispanic

90% of applicants are admitted. 84% return as sophomores.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:16

Academic Level:

• ISU is a Level 3 school
• The average high school GPA is 3.5
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 22-27, English 21-27, Math 22-28.
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 530-650, Math 550-690, Composite 1080-1340.

Most Popular Majors:

• Agriculture 11%
• Biology 6%
• Business/marketing 19%
• Education 7%
• Engineering/engineering technologies 19%
• Social sciences/history 5%
• Visual/performing arts 6%

Graduates:

67% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $30
• The application deadline is July 1
• Financial aid deadline is March 1

Generosity:

Average need met is 82%.

Features:

ISU was founded in 1858 as a Land Grant College. It offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate programs.

Contact:

ISU Admissions 1-800-262-3810.

Learn more about Iowa State University College. http://www.iastate.edu