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Iowa State University

Ames, IA, US · City: Small

Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity

Public
Admission rate
89%
Graduation rate
77%
Average net price
$18,517
Student–faculty
18:1
Undergraduates
25,367
Tuition
$11,092 in-state / $30,140 out-of-state
Graduate tuition
$10,996 in-state / $27,848 out-of-state
Cost of attendance
$24,539
Test scores
SAT 1,204 · ACT 25
Retention rate
88%
Pell / federal loans
23% Pell · 44% loans
Median debt
$17,053
Earnings, 10 yrs out
$67,568

Net price by family income

Under $30k
$11,734
$30–48k
$12,465
$48–75k
$15,430
$75–110k
$19,807
$110k+
$21,827

Average yearly cost after grant aid, by family income (IPEDS Student Financial Aid).

Indexed programs (13)

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