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Iowa State University
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  • AMES, IA
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Iowa State University
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    Iowa State University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for ISU?

    Iowa State admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 88%. Students that get into Iowa State have an average SAT score between 1010-1310 or an average ACT score of 21-28. The regular admissions application deadline for Iowa State is rolling.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    88%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    20,223
    SAT Range
    1010-1310
    SAT Reading
    480-630
    SAT Math
    530-680
    Students Submitting SAT
    17%
    ACT Range
    21-28
    ACT English
    21-28
    ACT Math
    21-28
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    85%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $40
    Application Website
    iastate.edu/admission-and-aid/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Considered but not required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Neither required nor recommended
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