Iowa State University (ISU)

(Ames, IA)

Iowa State, founded in 1858, is a public, land-grant university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture, Business Administration, Design, Education, Engineering, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. Its 1,788-acre campus is located in Ames, 30 miles north of Des Moines.

Admissions

87.3%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.53
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1530–1980 SAT Total
  • 490–650 SAT Reading
  • 550–680 SAT Math
  • 490–650 SAT Writing
  • 22–28 ACT Composite
  • 21–28 ACT English
  • 22–28 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$18,366
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $6,651
  • $17,871
  • $10,715
  • $1,000

Will I Like It

23,891
number of undergraduates
  • Public
  • City
  • 44% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics, International Business, Tourism & Hospitality

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Health Administration, Nutrition, Pre-Med, Veterinary

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Journalism & Communication

Debate & Speech

Music

General Music & Theory

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Public Administration

Science & Math

Animal Sciences, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Meteorology, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Family & Consumer Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Apparel & Textiles, Art, Fashion Design, Interior Design

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Animals, Aero Club, Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Band, Computers, Block & Bridle Club, Debate, Dogs, College Democrats, College Republicans, Computer Club, Debate Team, Jogging, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Forensics Team, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Travel, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

Ames, IA 50011-2030
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