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Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Iowa State University of Science and Technology
100 Enrollment Services Center
Ames, IA 50011


Fax number: (515) 294-2592
Website: https://www.iastate.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 262-3810 3810
800 262-3810 3810 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $40
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.7
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 8%
Average SAT I: 600 verbal, 620 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1100 - 1320
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 21 - 28
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 12%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 57%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 21,919
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 19,776
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 38%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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