Iowa State University
IA · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 87.9% | 6,160 | 76.7% | 1,260 |
| 2024-2025 | 88.7% | 5,906 | 75.3% | 1,250 |
| 2023-2024 | 89.1% | 5,859 | 75.0% | — |
| 2022-2023 | 90.2% | 5,728 | 74.0% | 1,220 |
| 2021-2022 | 91.1% | 5,387 | 76.0% | — |
Common cross-admits
- University of Iowa
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Kansas State University
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Purdue University
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to Iowa State University — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- George Mason University
- University of Utah
- University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
- University of Oregon
- Temple University
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Iowa State University?
Iowa State University admits 87.9% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Iowa State University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Iowa State University is 1153–1360, with a median score of 1260. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1153; students at the 75th percentile scored 1360.
What ACT score do I need for Iowa State University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Iowa State University is 21–28, with a median of 25.
How much does Iowa State University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Iowa State University is $9,530. Room and board is approximately $10,928. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Iowa State University?
Iowa State University's 6-year graduation rate is 76.7%. The first-year retention rate is 89.1%.
How many students attend Iowa State University?
Iowa State University enrolls 26,346 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Iowa State University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.