Public university
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa, United States
- QS ranking
- 520 - 551
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Tuition fee
- USD23,320/ year
Study background
University introduction
Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa, United States. Its most popular subjects include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing, Agricultural Business, Finance and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. This is a large university, with approximately 33,000 students.
Local vs international students
Percentage of local vs international students in state
94%
6%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students
Most international students come from
- 1.
China
- 2.
India
- 3.
Malaysia
- 4.
South Korea
- 5.
Iran
Student gender
In this university
57%
43%
Male
Female
Other
Student-faculty ratio
In this university
18 : 1
18 students per 1 academic staff on average.Average in the state
17 : 1
17 students per 1 academic staff on average.Average in the country
13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.
School funding
2020 Budget
USD 1.3 bn
2020 Endowment
USD 1.1 bn
Budget over the years (USD)
Budget
Endowment
University website
Subject information
Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year
6,892
Top 5 majors
- 1.
Mechanical Engineering
- 2.
Marketing
- 3.
Agricultural Business
- 4.
Finance
- 5.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Chance of subject transfer
Successful applications
Unsuccessful applications
Living abroad
Campus setting
Number of campuses
1
Campus type
Suburban
Campus size
1,813acres
Campus safety
Average number of crimes in country
15
Average number of crimes in state
19
Health support
In this university
16,695 : 1
16,695 students per 1 counsellor on average.Average in the state
16,695 : 1
16,695 students per 1 counsellor on average.Average in the country
599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.
Clubs & teams
Number of national league teams
16
Sport facilities
Tennis courts
6
Football / Track fields
3
Basketball courts
2
Squash courts
2
Badminton courts
3
Swimming pool
1
Indoor gyms
3
Equestrian
Available
Golf
Available
Library and dormitory
Number of libraries
2
Number of dormitories
21
About the city
Living cost
Housing cost
USD
4,783
/ year
City weather
Jan–Mar
- Humidity
69 - 77%
- Temperature
- -11°8°
Apr–Jun
- Humidity
63 - 69%
- Temperature
- 3°27°
Jul–Sep
- Humidity
70 - 75%
- Temperature
- 11°29°
Oct–Dec
- Humidity
66 - 79%
- Temperature
- -9°17°
Urban distance
Nearest international airport
Des Moines International Airport
Distance between airport and university
88 km
Transportation modes
Taxi
- Travel time
- Cost
0.5 - 1 hours
USD 95 - 120
After graduation
QS World Graduate Employability Rankings
Ranking
301 - 500
Average scoreScore
27.5
Events & services
Average numbers of events per year
100
Average numbers of services
7
