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Iowa State University

Ames, IA · Public · 25,367 students

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$63k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
89%Acceptance Rate
75%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)75.3%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)56.7%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate87.6%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students19.9%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1204
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
25
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Engineering21.3%
Business & Marketing17.2%
Biological Sciences6.1%
Computer Science4.5%
Education3.7%
Psychology3.5%
Communications3.1%
Social Sciences1.7%
Health Sciences1.5%
Humanities1.3%
Mathematics1.2%
History1.1%

Faculty & Resources

$13k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$12k
Instructional Spend per Student
$1.6B
Total Endowment

Iowa State University — Academics

Iowa State University has a graduation rate of 75.3%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 87.6%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1204, and the ACT midpoint is 25. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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