College
Iowa State University
Iowa State University is a public four-year college in Ames, Iowa with 25,367 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $18,517 a year on average after grants.
25,367Undergraduates
89%Acceptance rate
$18,517Net price a year
$24,539Full cost a year
$11,092In-state tuition
$30,140Out-of-state tuition
77%Graduation rate
88%Return for year two
$67,568Median earnings 10 years after starting
$21,250Median debt at graduation
23%Students with Pell grants
1,204Average SAT
Living near Iowa State University
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny, IA | 21 mi | $1,319 | $331,000 |
| Des Moines, IA | 25 mi | $1,090 | $194,700 |
Other colleges nearby
Airports near Ames
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines International Airport DSM | 34 mi | 1,555,454 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.