Iowa State University

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Ames, IA

University Website:  www.iastate.edu/
Apply Online:  www.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/

  • Overview: Iowa State University has nearly 200 majors and minors, 100 bachelor's degree programs, 120 master's degree programs, and 80 doctoral degree programs. Focus also on preparing for careers that require professional school training, such as medical school, law school or veterinary school.
  • Scholarships Offered: First-year scholarships and additional scholarships are available.
  • Athletic division: NCAA Division I
Freshman Admissions Information
  • Acceptance rate: 90.2%
  • Type of admissions: Rolling admissions policy. Fall semester applicants encouraged to apply during the fall of the year preceding their entry.
  • Is the Common App accepted: Yes
  • Application fee: $60
  • Is the SAT or ACT required or optional: Test optional, Admission decisions will be based on student’s Regent Admission Index (RAI) score
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Freshman Tuition Information
  • Average Annual Tuition for IA Resident: $4,700, Non Resident: $14,000

  • Contact Information
  • Phone Number: 515-294-5836
  • Email Address: admissions@iastate.edu

  • School Location
    Mailing Address:
    2433 Union Drive, Ames, IA 50011-2042

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    Iowa State University College Scholarships

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    Muchemore, G. Robert Scholarship

    Iowa State University

    $16,500 March 01, 2026 See Details

    Description

    The Muchemore, G. Robert Scholarship is available to full-time entering freshmen who is a graduate of a Nebraska high school attending Iowa State University. You must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need to be eligible for this award. Renewable for three additional years upon maintenance of minimum GPA of 3.00 and continued...

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    Muchemore, G. Robert Scholarship

    Iowa State University

    award

    $16,500

    deadline

    March 01, 2026
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    Description

    The Muchemore, G. Robert Scholarship is available to full-time entering freshmen who is a graduate of a Nebraska high school attending Iowa State University. You must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need to be eligible for this award. Renewable for three additional years upon maintenance of minimum GPA of 3.00 and continued...

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    ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship

    American Chemical Society (ACS)

    $10,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship is available to full - time students majoring in chemistry. You must express the intent to teach high school chemistry after graduation and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to eligible for this award.

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    ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship

    American Chemical Society (ACS)

    award

    $10,000

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship is available to full - time students majoring in chemistry. You must express the intent to teach high school chemistry after graduation and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to eligible for this award.

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    Accounting Excellence Scholarship - ISU College of Business

    Iowa State University - College of Business

    $3,800 March 01, 2026 See Details

    Description

    The Accounting Excellence Scholarship is available to students in the College of Business at Iowa State University. You must be pursuing a course of study in the Accounting department and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this renewable award.

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    Accounting Excellence Scholarship - ISU College of Business

    Iowa State University - College of Business

    award

    $3,800

    deadline

    March 01, 2026
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    Description

    The Accounting Excellence Scholarship is available to students in the College of Business at Iowa State University. You must be pursuing a course of study in the Accounting department and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this renewable award.

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    Academic Achievement Award - Iowa State University

    Iowa State University

    Up to $12,000 March 01, 2026 See Details

    Description

    The Academic Achievement Award is open to entering freshman students at Iowa State University who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are non-residents.

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    Academic Achievement Award - Iowa State University

    Iowa State University

    award

    Up to $12,000

    deadline

    March 01, 2026
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    Description

    The Academic Achievement Award is open to entering freshman students at Iowa State University who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are non-residents.

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    Kansky, Walter A. and Ida K. Memorial Scholarship

    Iowa State University

    $2,500 March 01, 2026 See Details

    Description

    The Kansky, Walter A. and Ida K. Memorial Scholarship is available to graduates of a high school in Linn County, Iowa attending Iowa State University. You must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need to be eligible for this award.

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    Kansky, Walter A. and Ida K. Memorial Scholarship

    Iowa State University

    award

    $2,500

    deadline

    March 01, 2026
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    Description

    The Kansky, Walter A. and Ida K. Memorial Scholarship is available to graduates of a high school in Linn County, Iowa attending Iowa State University. You must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need to be eligible for this award.

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    Bill Union Hahn High-Iowa State Scholarship

    Iowa State University

    $2,500 March 01, 2026 See Details

    Description

    The Bill Union Hahn High-Iowa State Scholarship is available to entering freshmen Iowa State University. You must be a graduate of Union High School, demonstrate leadership skills, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award.

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    Bill Union Hahn High-Iowa State Scholarship

    Iowa State University

    award

    $2,500

    deadline

    March 01, 2026
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    Description

    The Bill Union Hahn High-Iowa State Scholarship is available to entering freshmen Iowa State University. You must be a graduate of Union High School, demonstrate leadership skills, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award.

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    Klindt, Dorothy Memorial Scholarship

    Iowa State University

    $2,250 March 01, 2026 See Details

    Description

    The Klindt, Dorothy Memorial Scholarship is available to entering female freshmen at Iowa State University who are enrolled in the College of Human Sciences or the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. You must live in Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine or Scott County, from rural areas in Scott County, demonstrate academic achievement and...

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    Klindt, Dorothy Memorial Scholarship

    Iowa State University

    award

    $2,250

    deadline

    March 01, 2026
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    Description

    The Klindt, Dorothy Memorial Scholarship is available to entering female freshmen at Iowa State University who are enrolled in the College of Human Sciences or the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. You must live in Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine or Scott County, from rural areas in Scott County, demonstrate academic achievement and...

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    E.S. Haber Scholarship

    Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association

    $2,000 December 08, 2025 See Details

    Description

    The E.S. Haber Scholarship is available to horticulture majors enrolled full time at Iowa State University.

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    E.S. Haber Scholarship

    Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association

    award

    $2,000

    deadline

    December 08, 2025
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    Description

    The E.S. Haber Scholarship is available to horticulture majors enrolled full time at Iowa State University.

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    Generations Award - Iowa State University

    Iowa State University

    $1,500 March 01, 2026 See Details

    Description

    The Generations Award is available to full-time students entering Iowa State University who are non-resident children or grandchildren of ISU graduates. This award may be renewed for three additional years.

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    Generations Award - Iowa State University

    Iowa State University

    award

    $1,500

    deadline

    March 01, 2026
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    Description

    The Generations Award is available to full-time students entering Iowa State University who are non-resident children or grandchildren of ISU graduates. This award may be renewed for three additional years.

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    Carrie Anne Erickson Carlstrom

    Iowa State University

    $1,250 March 01, 2026 See Details

    Description

    The Carrie Anne Erickson Carlstrom is available to incoming freshmen enrolled in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University. You must be a resident of a town in Story County, Iowa and demonstrate leadership by participation in extracurricular or community organizations and activities to be eligible for this award.

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    Carrie Anne Erickson Carlstrom

    Iowa State University

    award

    $1,250

    deadline

    March 01, 2026
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    Description

    The Carrie Anne Erickson Carlstrom is available to incoming freshmen enrolled in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University. You must be a resident of a town in Story County, Iowa and demonstrate leadership by participation in extracurricular or community organizations and activities to be eligible for this award.

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