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Iowa State University

Ames, IA

Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate
    89%
  • Regular Application Due
    Not available
  • SAT Range
    1130–1350*
  • ACT Range
    21–28*

By the Numbers

These ranges reflect what most admitted students scored, but many are outside these ranges.

GPA Range

3.75+
59%
3.50–3.74
18%
3.25–3.49
11%
3.00–3.24
7%
2.50–2.99
5%
2.00–2.49
Not available
Below 2.00
Not available

SAT Range*

  • Total40016001130–1350
  • Reading200800560–670
  • Math200800560–690

ACT Composite Range*

  • 13621–28

Acceptance Rate89% Less Selective

  • Total Applicants
    23,095
  • Admitted
    20,475
  • Enrolled
    5,906

Application Requirements

  • High School GPARequired
  • High School RankConsidered but not required
  • College Prep CoursesRequired
  • SAT/ACT ScoresConsidered if submitted
  • RecommendationsConsidered but not required

Application Deadline

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Application Process

Application Fee
$40
Application Types Accepted
  • Online through college's own website
  • Common Application

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