Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
24,625 applied, 21,652 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
What does Iowa State University cost?
$18,517 a year in-state
Out of state: about $37,565 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $24,539.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$11,957
$30,000–$48,000
$12,869
$48,000–$75,000
$14,013
$75,000–$110,000
$19,173
over $110,000
$22,905
Sticker, in-state
$24,539
In-state, with aid
$18,517
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $30,140 a year, against $11,092 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $19,048 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does Iowa State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Iowa State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Iowa State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
88% for fall 2025: 21,652 of 24,625 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for Iowa State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1153 to 1360 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Iowa State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $14,013 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $24,539.
How much does Iowa State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Iowa State University is $30,140 a year, against $11,092 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $18,517 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $19,048 tuition gap gives about $37,565 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Iowa State University's graduation rate?
75% of students finish within six years and 54% within four (IPEDS).
