Ames, Iowa
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The Iowa State University of Science and Technology, also referred to as Iowa State University (Iowa State or ISU), is a public land-grant research university in Ames, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1858 as the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm, Iowa State became one of the nation's first designated land-grant institutions when the Iowa Legislature accepted the provisions of the 1862 Morrill Act on September…
National rank
Ranked #66 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #85 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National Universities
Ranked #117 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #146 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #211 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Value rank
1750 Beardshear Hall, Ames, Iowa, 50011-2103
Visit University SiteRanked #238 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #401 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $24,204
Room & Board: $9,726
Books & Supplies: $1,091
Receive Aid: 89%
Avg Grant Aid: $10,718
Pell Grant Recipients: 18%
Total CoA (on-campus): $41,390
Room & Board: $9,726
Books & Supplies: $1,091
Receive Aid: 89%
Avg Grant Aid: $10,718
Pell Grant Recipients: 18%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1110–1350
SAT ERW: 550–660
SAT Math: 560–690
ACT Composite: 21–28