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Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa, United States
University
Rankings2027

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QS World University Rankings (2027)
#540
Acceptance Rate
89%
Completion Rate
75%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

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University Overview

High-level facts that define this university.

University Name
Iowa State University
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States
Undergraduate students
25367
International Students
4%
Student-to-Staff Ratio
18:1

Student Experience

Lifestyle signals that shape daily campus life.

Cultural Environment
Friendly community
Social Life
Urban
Climate
Four seasons
Safety
7.5
City Characteristics
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Fees and entry for international students

Confirmed international fee
US$29,864/yr
2026-27, across 114 courses with a confirmed fee
IELTS (overall)
6.0
most common published minimum

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Courses at Iowa State University

114 courses, A–Z.