What families actually pay at Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Published cost of attendance
$24,018 / year
| Under $30K household income | $10,582 |
| $30–48K household income | $11,506 |
| $48–75K household income | $15,463 |
| $75–110K household income | $19,605 |
| $110K+ household income | $22,496 |
Average net price per year — total cost minus grants and scholarships — for aid-receiving students, by household income. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
89%
SAT math (25–75)
560–690
4-yr grad rate
75%
Median earnings (10 yr)
$63,386
Undergrads
25,367
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