Iowa State University
Ames, IA · Public · 25,367 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$68K
In-state tuition
$11K
Out-of-state tuition
$30K
Graduation rate
77%
Acceptance rate
89%
Median debt
$17K
Borrowing rate
44%
Earnings (all students)
$59K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Small (<100k) |
| Region | Plains |
| ZIP | 50011-2103 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$25K
Federal aid / UG
$11K
Est. net price
$13K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1204 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 25.0 |
| First-year retention | 88% |
| SAT math (median) | 612 |
| Undergraduate composition | 75% White · 2% Black · 7% Hispanic · 4% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.iastate.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $74K | $22K |
| Computer Engineering. | $73K | $24K |
| Construction Engineering. | $72K | $22K |
| Computer Science. | $71K | $24K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $71K | $23K |
| Industrial Engineering. | $67K | $23K |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | $67K | $25K |
| Materials Engineering. | $66K | $26K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $65K | $23K |
| Agricultural Engineering. | $63K | $19K |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | $62K | $22K |
| Civil Engineering. | $61K | $22K |
Compare with similar colleges in — IA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | $12K | 76% | $18K | $71K |
| Des Moines Area Community College | $6K | — | $6K | $46K |
| Kirkwood Community College | $6K | — | $7K | $45K |
| University of Northern Iowa | $10K | 69% | $14K | $57K |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | $5K | — | $8K | $43K |
| Iowa Central Community College | $7K | — | $8K | $46K |
| Iowa Western Community College | $7K | — | $8K | $46K |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | $5K | — | $7K | $44K |
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