Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Source: Common Data Set 2025-26 / college site, verified November 13, 2026. Verify deadlines on the college's official site.
At a glance
Acceptance by major
No major-specific acceptance rates are published for this college.
SAT & ACT middle-50 ranges
The middle 50% of admitted students scored in these ranges.
| Test | Middle-50 range |
|---|---|
| SAT total | 1153–1360 |
| SAT Math | 560–690 |
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560–670 |
| ACT composite | 21–28 |
Test policy: Test optional.
Application deadlines
The deadlines in this dataset for Iowa State University.
- Regular DecisionAugust 1, 2027
Admission is rolling. June 1, 2027 is the preferred deadline for international applicants.
Tuition & costs
Public · Town setting. Tuition and fees for one academic year; net price is the average after grant aid.
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $9,816 |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $31,450 |
| Average net price | $18,589 |
Popular majors
No major-specific acceptance rates are published for this college.
What this means
Most applicants are admitted overall — about 9 in 10. Admission is rolling, and applicants with a Regent Admission Index of 245 or higher who meet the course requirements are automatically offered admission. A single acceptance rate never tells the whole story: it says nothing about who you are, what you studied, or what your essays say.
How AdmittedNow fits it
Sign in to AdmittedNow and add Iowa State University to your list. Your fit score compares your GPA and test scores with this college’s published middle-50 ranges and acceptance rate.
Fit bands: Safety is 65 and above, Target is 40 to 64, Reach is below 40. A fit score is an estimate, not a prediction — AdmittedNow makes no admission guarantees.
Questions, answered honestly
What is the acceptance rate at Iowa State University?
Iowa State University admits about 88% of applicants overall in this dataset.
When is the Regular Decision deadline at Iowa State University?
The Regular Decision deadline at Iowa State University is August 1, 2027.
What SAT score range does Iowa State University publish?
The SAT middle-50 range at Iowa State University is 1153–1360, with an ACT middle-50 range of 21–28.
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