University Intelligence

#1 Biological / Agricultural U #2 Biological / Agricultural Engineering G

US News Snapshot

US News Ranking

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QS Rank

#449

Undergraduate

Graduate

Undergraduate Rankings 7

College Lists

Best Value Schools #53

Top Public Schools #55

Business

Business Programs #83

Entrepreneurship #32

Supply Chain Management / Logistics #26

Engineering

Biological / Agricultural #1

Civil #17

Graduate Rankings 15

Business (MBA)

Business / MBA #38

Accounting #84

Business Analytics #62

Entrepreneurship #38

Executive MBA #59

Finance #77

Information Systems #41

Marketing #55

Real Estate #44

Supply Chain / Logistics #39

Engineering

Engineering #46

Biological / Agricultural Engineering #2

Fine Arts

Fine Arts #75

Science

Statistics #22

Chemistry #57

Physics #62

Mathematics #73

Earth Sciences #80

Biological Sciences #85

Social Sciences and Humanities

Economics #61

Psychology #71

English #72

Sociology #76

History #112

Computer Science

Computer Science #59

Iowa State University is a large public research university with especially strong reputations in engineering, agriculture, design, business, and the sciences. As a flagship-style land-grant institution, it offers substantial academic breadth and a classic large-campus experience.

The university is a good fit for students who want many program options, active student life, and the resources of a major public institution while still benefiting from a collaborative Midwestern campus culture.

What are Iowa State University looking for?

Students who can thrive in a large public research environment and want to use broad program choice, campus involvement, and strong applied majors to shape their path.

Admissions Statistics

YEAR

Overall Accept. Rate

Regular Decision Accept. Rate

Regular Decision Apps Accepted

Regular Decision Apps Received

Early Decision / Action Accept. Rate

Percent of Class Filled by Early Apps

Early Decision / Action Apps Received

Early Decision / Action Apps Accepted

Expected Number of Students to Enroll

Total Apps Received

Total Apps Accepted

2024

88.7%

20,475

23,095

20,475

ADMISSION INFORMATION

APPLICATION DATES & DEADLINES

ED2

Rolling

Yes

Additional essay questions of the application.

Iowa State University

state

TUITION

$11,092 resident / $30,140 nonresident / $32,148 international

ACCEPTANCE RATE

88.7%

Enrollment: Undergraduate | STUDENTS

26,346 | 31,105

Academics & Testing Range

SAT: Test-optional; 1130–1350 if submitted | ACT: 21-28 | GPA:

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