Iowa State Admissions Information
Iowa State University
Ames, IA (
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Iowa State University is a public land-grant and space-grant research university in Ames, Iowa. Founded in 1858, it is widely recognized for its extensive research productivity and academic leadership. Iowa State students come from all 50 states and represent more than 110 countries. The University celebrates a rich cultural tradition, and is home to the largest collection of public art on any college campus in the nation. Serving as a complement to the school’s connection to the arts is its reputation in the sciences. In particular, Iowa State is recognized for its leading programs in agricultural economics, statistics, and chemistry. Distinguished University alumni include renowned scientist/educator George Washington Carver and the current president of Arizona State University Michael M. Crow.
A member of the Big 12 Conference, Iowa State hosts an excellent variety of athletic programs, including basketball, cricket, diving, golf, archery, bowling, and gymnastics. Located just 30 miles from Des Moines, Ames offers a unique combination of small-town charm and big city attractions. Iowa State students have convenient access to the town's numerous parks, cultural festivals, arboretums, and arts centers.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011 |
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| Phone Number: |
(515) 294-4111 |
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| Website: |
www.iastate.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Public, Research Institution |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Urban |
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| Athletics: |
Division I, Club, Intramural, Intercollegiate, Scholarship |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
23,104 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
31% |
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| Percent international: |
6.75% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
56:44 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
18:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Business/Marketing
Engineering
Agriculture
Visual and Performing Arts
Biology
Communications/Journalism
Social Sciences |
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| Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Cross-Registration
Distance Learning
Double Major
Dual Enrollment of High School Students
ESL
External Degree Program
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
Liberal Arts/Career Combination
ROTC, Air Force
ROTC, Army
ROTC, Navy
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Visiting/Exchange Student Program
Washington Semester
Weekend College |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Coed Housing
Women's Housing
Apartments For Single Students
Fraternity/Sorority Housing
Special Housing For International Students |
Men's Housing
Apartments For Married Students
Cooperative Housing
Special Housing For Disabled Students
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
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Activities:
Campus ministries
Concert band
Drama
Fraternities
Literary magazine
Music ensembles
Opera
Radio station
Student government
Symphony orchestra |
Choral groups
Dance
Film society
Jazz band
Marching band
Musical theater
Pep band
Sororities
Student newspaper
Television station |
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Fun Facts
- Ranked #1, Best Agricultural Economics Program in the World
- Ranked #10, Best Inorganic Chemistry Program in the Nation
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- Ranked #7, Best Statistics Program in the Nation
- The world's first electronic computer was invented on the Iowa State campus.
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Admissions Information
University officials note that an applicant's class rank, secondary school record, standardized test scores, and GPA are the most important factors in the admissions process. Other factors include a candidate's application essay, character, extracurricular activities, geographical residence, interview, recommendations, state residency, talents/abilities, volunteer work, and work experience.
| Admissions address: |
100 Enrollment Services Center
Ames, IA 50011-2011 |
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| Phone number: |
(515) 294-5836 |
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| Fax number: |
(515) 294-2592 |
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| Admissions Website: |
http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/ |
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| Email: |
admissions@iastate.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Marc Harding, Director of Enrollment Services |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
15,066 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
81% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
July 1 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
N/A |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
No |
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| Admission requirements: |
Standardized Test Scores |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
Yes (SAT of ACT) |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Considers highest section scores for all test dates |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
460
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550
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640
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9%
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| SAT Math |
530
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600
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670
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9%
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| SAT Writing |
-
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-
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-
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-
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| College Board code: |
6306 |
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| ACT code: |
1320 |
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