Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Ames, IA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Ames, IA · Small city
Type	Public
Undergraduates	25,367
Acceptance rate	89%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1090–1350 · 19% submit
ACT (middle 50%)	21–28
Testing policy	Required
Graduation rate	75%
First-year retention	86%
Student–faculty ratio	18:1
Cost of attendance	$24,018 in-state · $42,112 out-of-state
Application fee	$55

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Regular Decision: Rolling

Most popular majors: Engineering, Business, Agriculture, Biology, Computer science.

Iowa State University of Science and Technology campus map

Campus map of Iowa State University of Science and Technology in Ames, IA, showing Brunnier Art Museum, Forker Tennis Courts, Stephens Auditorium and Lied Recreation Center, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of Iowa State University of Science and Technology and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

Southeast Recreation Complex, Stephens Auditorium, Lied Recreation Field, Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Jack Trice Stadium, Lush Auditorium, Farm House Museum, Lied Recreation Center, Forker Tennis Courts.

Around campus

Places to eat: Potbelly, Blaze Pizza, Dunkin', Which Wich?, West Street Deli, 1+1 Restaurant & Tea
Coffee: Stomping Grounds Cafe
Nightlife: The Blue Owl Bar, Thumbs
Shops: Barefoot Campus Outfitter, Mayhem Comics
Museums and culture: Lighthouse Campus Fellowship, The Point at Ames
Groceries: Pammel Grocery, Uni Mart
Parks: Greek Triangle, Stuart Smith Park, Campustown Court, Brookside Park, Seating Area, ISU Arboretum

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