Iowa State University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Average High School GPA: 3.75
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range (middle 50%): 1130–1350
ACT Range (middle 50%): 21–28
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
City, State: Ames, Iowa
Setting: Small City
U.S. Region: Midwest
Average Winter Temperature: January average high 30 °F (−1 °C), low 14 °F (−10 °C)
Average Summer Temperature: July average high 84 °F (29 °C), low 65 °F (18 °C)
Average Annual Precipitation: 38 in (965 mm)
Nearest Airport: Des Moines International Airport (DSM) – approximately 30 miles (48 km) from campus
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
Location & Setting
City, State: Ames, Iowa
Setting: Small City
U.S. Region: Midwest
Average Winter Temperature: January average high 30 °F (–1 °C), low 14 °F (–10 °C)
Average Summer Temperature: July average high 84 °F (29 °C), low 65 °F (18 °C)
Average Annual Precipitation: 38 in (965 mm)
Nearest Airport: Des Moines International Airport (DSM) – approximately 30 miles (48 km) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @iastate
Twitter: @IowaStateU
Facebook: IowaStateUniversity
LinkedIn: Iowa State University
YouTube: IowaStateUniversity
TikTok: @iastate
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Beyer Pool
2024-25 Men’s Team Roster: N/A
Head Coach: Matt Leach
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #10 in Big XII
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U.S. News College Rankings
#121 in National Universities (tie)
#61 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#49 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#1 in Biological / Agricultural (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
Supply Chain Management / Logistics
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Forbes Top Colleges
#336
Best Employers for New Grads 2025
#224
America's Best Large Employers 2025
#154
#67
In Public Colleges
#114
In Research Universities
#19
In The Midwest
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#188
America's Best Employers for Women 2024
#459
America's Best Employers for Diversity 2024
#135
America's Best Value Colleges 2019
#166
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A
Academics: A-
Diversity: B+
Athletics: A
Professors: A
Dorms: B+
Student Life: A+
Value: A-
Campus: A
Party Scene: A
Location: B+
Campus Food: A
Safety: B-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #127 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #89 of 1,332
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