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Iowa State University (ISU)
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- Ames, IA 50011
- OPEID College Code: 00186900
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- General Phone: (515) 294-5836
- President: Gregory L. Geoffroy
- Website: www.iastate.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 26,160
- College Alias: ISU
- College Mascot: Cyclones
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Create, share, and apply knowledge to make Iowa and the world a better place.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - ISU Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.admissions.iastate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 5,148 | 4,486 | 9,634 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 4,566 (89%) | 4,108 (92%) | 8,674 (90%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2,190 (48%) | 1,793 (44%) | 3,983 (46%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 536 | 13% |
| ACT ® Exam | 3,809 | 96% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 510 | 640 |
| SAT ® Math | 540 | 690 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 28 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: ISU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 87%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 58% | 18% | 3% | 67% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,686 | $3,904 | $3,116 | $4,055 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.8% | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Number in Default | 101 | 113 | 88 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,400 | 5,220 | 4,784 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,161 | $5,860 | $5,634 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,919 | $16,354 | $15,724 |
| Books and Supplies | $978 | $892 | $892 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,715 | $6,329 | $6,197 |
| Other Expenses | $3,312 | $3,269 | $3,160 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,145 | $8,143 | $7,830 |
| Other Expenses | $5,321 | $4,668 | $4,514 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,321 | $4,668 | $4,514 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,166 | $16,350 | $15,883 |
| Out of State | $27,924 | $26,844 | $25,973 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,605 | $19,563 | $18,870 |
| Out of State | $31,363 | $30,057 | $28,960 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $12,460 | $11,420 | $11,040 |
| Out of State | $23,218 | $21,914 | $21,130 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Veterinary School | $15,391 | $36,171 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 26,160 Undergraduate: 21,004 Graduate: 4,664 Professional: 492
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 14,855 Female: 11,305
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 11,944 Female: 9,060
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,787 Female: 1,877
- Professional Gender Male: 124 Female: 368
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 22,762 Part-Time: 3,398
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 19,679 Part-Time: 1,325
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,600 Part-Time: 2,064
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 483 Part-Time: 9
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 2,244 | 9% |
| American Indian | 81 | 0.3% |
| Black | 740 | 3% |
| Asian | 777 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 622 | 2% |
| White | 20,468 | 78% |
| Unknown | 1,228 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 164 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 7,383 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 7,758 | 30% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,615 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,807 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,083 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 434 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 477 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 196 | 0.7% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.02% |
| Age Uknown | 238 | 0.9% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 6,323 | 5,560 | 763 |
| Faculty Status | 1,784 | 1,513 | 271 |
| Tenured Faculty | 976 | 913 | 63 |
| Graduate Assistants | 2,533 | - | 2,533 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,473 | 2,132 | 341 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,259 | 1,064 | 195 |
| Primarily Research | 799 | 725 | 74 |
| Primarily Public Service | 349 | 310 | 39 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 192 | 187 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 1,890 | 1,700 | 190 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,768 | 1,541 | 227 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 852 | 695 | 157 |
| Skilled Crafts | 138 | 137 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 525 | 477 | 48 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,963 (938) | $83,401 (620) | $64,410 (318) |
| Professor | $106,216 (254) | $109,725 (205) | $91,537 (49) |
| Associate Professor | $77,631 (283) | $81,160 (188) | $70,646 (95) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,313 (257) | $70,124 (153) | $63,177 (104) |
| Instructor | $46,406 (4) | $51,772 (1) | $44,618 (3) |
| Lecturer | $41,127 (140) | $43,509 (73) | $38,531 (67) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $107,297 (159) | $111,119 (113) | $97,908 (46) |
| Professor | $126,962 (75) | $123,649 (65) | $148,496 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $97,883 (39) | $98,621 (26) | $96,408 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $90,447 (17) | $92,723 (11) | $86,274 (6) |
| Instructor | $65,960 (1) | - (-) | $65,960 (1) |
| Lecturer | $78,408 (27) | $85,012 (11) | $73,868 (16) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,532 (1,097) | $84,560 (733) | $66,394 (364) |
| Professor | $105,684 (329) | $107,665 (270) | $96,615 (59) |
| Associate Professor | $77,928 (322) | $81,103 (214) | $71,637 (108) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,728 (274) | $70,509 (164) | $63,581 (110) |
| Instructor | $47,919 (5) | $51,772 (1) | $46,955 (4) |
| Lecturer | $44,850 (167) | $46,920 (84) | $42,754 (83) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,205,682 | $2,730,717 | $2,474,965 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 52% | 48% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 541 | 289 | 252 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 418 | 234 | 184 |
| Basketball | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 217 | 103 | 114 |
| Football | 124 | 124 | - |
| Golf | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| Gymnastics | 18 | - | 18 |
| Soccer | 27 | - | 27 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 24 | - | 24 |
| Tennis | 10 | - | 10 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Wrestling | 33 | 33 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $433,500 | $137,893 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $99,241 | $53,153 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 60 | 30 | 30 |
| Basketball | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Football | 14 | 14 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 13 | 13 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Gymnastics | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 85%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 66% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 63% |
| Female | 69% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 52% |
| American Indian | 46% |
| Black | 47% |
| Asian | 64% |
| Hispanic | 59% |
| White | 67% |
| Unknown | 61% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 32% |
| 5 Years | 61% |
| 6 Years | 66% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 36 | 41 |
| Liquor Related | 324 | 263 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 20 | 26 |
| Liquor Related | 68 | 50 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 8 |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 43 | 37 |
| Vehicle Theft | 6 | 8 |
| Arson | 3 | 11 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 8 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 1 |
| Burglary | 41 | 32 |
| Arson | 3 | 9 |
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