

Iowa State University is a very large, public, four or more years University that emphasizes research, character and culture located in the city of Ames, IA.
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
Accreditation
The following information is gathered from a variety of public sources, and is updated annually. The user is advised to visit the accreditor’s site (linked where available) to verify accreditation status before making any decisions.
Agency | Type / Program | ||
---|---|---|---|
Campus | Status | Initial Accreditation date | |
Iowa State University of Science and Technology | Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs | ||
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 1970 |
Iowa State University at Green Valley Area Ed. Agency | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2006 |
Iowa State University of Science and Technology | Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) – Clinical training programs at the master’s, doctoral, and postgraduate levels | ||
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 2006 |
Iowa State University at Le Mars High School | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2007 |
Iowa State University of Science and Technology | Art and Design (ART) – Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs | ||
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 2013 |
ISU Dallas County Extension Office | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2016 |
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.
See About Accreditation for more information, as well as links to the US Department of Education, which should verify the same info. If the institution’s accreditation standing is in doubt, it is listed here as a ‘note’ or ‘review.’
See About Accreditation for more information, as well as links to the US Department of Education, which should verify the same info. If the institution’s accreditation standing is in doubt, it is listed here as a ‘note’ or ‘review.’
Links
Every college reports annually to the US Department of Education, and is required by law to provide information that will enhance transparency for the prospective student or parent. These links are listed here, if they are available.
- 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: www.public.iastate.edu/~disclosure/
- Net Price calculator: www.financialaid.iastate.edu/cost/net-price-calculator.php
short_textMission
emphasisInstitutional Emphasis
Loading…
Click on items in the legend to remove them from the chart.
Last updated:
emailAdmissions
Interested in applying to Iowa State University? Here’s what you’ll need to prepare. For information on what scores are typical of accepted students, see ‘Standard Metrics below.
Personalization
Create an account, and we'll analyze how well your goals and qualifications match.
bar_chartMajors and Programs
165
Bachelor’s degree
Full major list available for subscribers.
130
Master’s degree
Full major list available for subscribers.
96
Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship
Full major list available for subscribers.
2
Doctor’s degree – professional practice
Full major list available for subscribers.
sportSports
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.
bar_chartMetrics
Swipe for other score charts
bar_chartDemographic Distribution
Swipe for other demographic charts
Swipe for other demographic distributions.
tuitionCosts Distribution
Swipe for other tuition categories.
mapsMap
compare Similar colleges:
Institutions listed below have similar values in emphasis to Iowa State University.
Loading…
Have a correction? Submit it here

hearingSocial Eavesdrop