Iowa State University admitted 88% of applicants for fall 2025 (21,652 of 24,625, Common Data Set 2025-26). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1153–1360.
The numbers
Applied
24,625
fall 2025
ACT, middle 50%
21–28
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
3.76
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
29%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$55
waivers exist
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Can I get into Iowa State University?
88% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1153–1360 on the SAT.
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).
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.
Class rank, essay, recommendations, interview, activities, talent or ability, character, where you live, state residency, volunteering, work experience.
As Iowa State University rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2025.
Questions people ask
What is Iowa State University's acceptance rate?
Iowa State University admitted 88% of applicants for fall 2025 (21,652 of 24,625, Common Data Set 2025-26).
What SAT score do you need for Iowa State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1153–1360. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (Common Data Set, fall 2025).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
