Iowa State University

Your chances at Iowa State University

Enter a score to see whether Iowa State University is a reach, target or likely school for you.

A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more. To see your whole list at once, use the chances calculator.

Application deadlines

Iowa State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision

Rolling admission

The application fee is $55 ($65 for international applicants), and Iowa State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Iowa State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Iowa State University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How Iowa State University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.76 GPA.

• 4.031%
• 3.75–3.9927%
• 3.50–3.7418%
• 3.25–3.4911%
• 3.00–3.247%
• 2.50–2.995%
• 2.00–2.490.4%
• Under 2.00.1%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $24,204 in-state and $41,390 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $17,354 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

• $0–30k$11,734
• $30–48k$12,465
• $48–75k$15,430
• $75–110k$19,807
• $110k+$21,827