Iowa State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,982

3.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$17,354

After Financial Aid

2023 Acceptance Rate

89.1%

22,995 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

30,177

90.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

75.5%

4,345 Graduates

About

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Costs

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After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,354.

In 2023, 73% of undergraduate students attending Iowa State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,982

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Iowa State University was $8,982. N/A

This chart compares the tuition costs of Iowa State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

In 2023 Iowa State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,354. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Iowa State University grew by 13.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Iowa State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Iowa State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 7.59% with respect to 2022, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Iowa State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Iowa State University received 22,995 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 4.91% annual growth. Out of those 22,995 applicants, 20,496 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.1% acceptance rate.

There were 30,177 students enrolled at Iowa State University in 2023. N/A

Iowa State University has an overall enrollment yield of 28.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

20,496

Accepted Out of 22,995

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Iowa State University was 89.1% (20,496 admissions from 22,995 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 90.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 4.91%, while admissions grew by 3.64%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Iowa State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Iowa State University had a total enrollment of 30,177 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Iowa State University is 27,309 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,868. This means that 90.5% of students enrolled at Iowa State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Iowa State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.3% White, 6.68% Hispanic or Latino, 4.12% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 2.56% Black or African American, 0.142% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0563% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Iowa State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (42%), followed by White Female (35.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.59%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.9%), followed by White Male (17.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.31%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Iowa State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30,177 students. The full-time enrollment at Iowa State University is 27,309 and the part-time enrollment is 2,868. This means that 90.5% of students enrolled at Iowa State University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Iowa State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Iowa State University was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Iowa State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Iowa State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
21,522 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,015 enrolled students
Asian
1,243 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Iowa State University is 71.3% White, 6.68% Hispanic or Latino, 4.12% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 2.56% Black or African American, 0.142% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0563% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 995 students (3.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Iowa State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (916 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,608 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (128 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Iowa State University are Software developers (484,863 people), Other managers (374,144 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (368,313 people), Civil engineers (313,864 people), and Mechanical engineers (219,807 people).

The most specialized majors at Iowa State University in 2023 are Agriculture (916 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,608 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (128 degrees), Applied Sciences (29 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (143 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Iowa State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Iowa State University are Agriculture (916 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,608 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (128 degrees), Applied Sciences (29 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (143 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Iowa State University are Architectural, engineering & related services (607,756 people), Computer Systems Design (492,470 people), Construction (373,356 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (245,771 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (219,953 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Iowa State University.

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Most Common (2023)

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In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Iowa State University was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Iowa State University according to their major.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (81.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Iowa State University is Female and Asian (81.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.52% of graduates (240 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
3,099 degrees awarded
White Female
2,943 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
256 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Iowa State University is white male (3,099 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,943 degrees).

Operations

N/A Iowa State University employs 554 Professors, 522 Associate professors and 347 Assistant professors. N/A

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Iowa State University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 931 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 588 employees, and Service with 553 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$619M

2023 Salaries

6.37%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Iowa State University paid a median of $619M in salaries, a 6.37% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.17% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.69% growth between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$168M

Instructional Salaries

1,432

Number of Employees

In 2023, Iowa State University paid a total of $168M to 1,432 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.2% of all salaries paid.

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Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

554 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

931 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Iowa State University were Professor with 554 employees, Associate professor with 522 employees, and Assistant professor with 347 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Iowa State University were Business and Financial Operations with 931 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 588 employees, and Service with 553 employees.

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