Iowa State University is a very large, public, four-year University that emphasizes culture, research and career located in the city of Ames, IA. It is known for Mechanical Engineering, Exercise Science and Kinesiology and Elementary Education and Teaching.
Iowa State University
place 1750 Beardshear Hall, Ames, IA 50011-2103
phone Phone: (515) 294-4111
web Web: http://www.iastate.edu/
- Iowa State University is also known as:Iowa State University, ISU
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| Institution | Accreditation Agency | Status | First Accredited | Next Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | Higher Learning Commission | Accredited | 1916-01-01 | 2026-08-31 |
The complete list of accredited programs and locations for Iowa State University is available for members.
Accreditors certify that the institution upholds high academic standards, and acts with integrity towards its students. Most institutions are reviewed on a 10-year cycle, with follow-up reviews at the 5-year mark.
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Links
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- Application: www.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/
- Admissions: www.admissions.iastate.edu/
- Financial Aid: www.financialaid.iastate.edu/
- ADA Information: www.sdr.dso.iastate.edu/
- Veterans: www.veterans.iastate.edu/for-students/In-statetuition
- Athletics: http://www.public.iastate.edu/~disclosure/
- Net Price calculator: www.financialaid.iastate.edu/cost/net-price-calculator.php
Rankings
- State Rankings#1 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Iowa emphasizing Culture #1 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Iowa emphasizing Leadership #1 in Public colleges in Iowa emphasizing Leadership #1 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Iowa emphasizing Research #1 in colleges in Iowa emphasizing Research #1 in 4-year or above colleges in Iowa emphasizing Research #1 in Public colleges in Iowa emphasizing Research #2 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Iowa emphasizing Career #3 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Iowa emphasizing Character #3 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Iowa emphasizing Citizenship #3 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Iowa emphasizing Religion #5 in colleges in Iowa emphasizing Leadership #5 in 4-year or above colleges in Iowa emphasizing Leadership #6 in Public colleges in Iowa emphasizing Citizenship #6 in Public colleges in Iowa emphasizing Religion #8 in Public colleges in Iowa emphasizing Culture
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Student Centeredness
3.3 of 10
Student Services
Students with disabilities:
5% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
5% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
‘Disability’ can include blindness or visual impairment that cannot be corrected by wearing glasses; hearing impairment (e.g., deaf or hard of hearing); orthopedic or mobility impairment; speech or language impairment; learning, mental, emotional, or psychiatric condition (e.g., serious learning disability, depression, ADD, or ADHD); or other health impairment or problem.
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Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship
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Doctor’s degree – professional practice
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Iowa State University is in NCAA Division I-Football Bowl Subdivision. The largest three sports are:
The complete list of sports at Iowa State University is available for members.
| Sport | Total Athletes |
|---|---|
| Football Men’s | 139 |
| Wrestling Men’s | 42 |
| Soccer Women’s | 31 |
The complete list of sports at Iowa State University is available for members.
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Tuition for Iowa State University is in the 20.9 percentile of all colleges and universities, which we classify as inexpensive.
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