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Map Pin IconAmes, Iowa, USA
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  • Institute Icon1900 acre campus
  • Estd. 1858
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Iowa State University
US News & World Report Ranking 2024

Ranked by202220232024
Global Universities
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237263344
National University122– / –– / –
Aerospace Engineering PG272527
Chemical Engineering PG343435
Civil Engineering PG353131
Computer Engineering PG394444
Electrical Engineering PG424945
Graduate Business School
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575150
Mechanical Engineering PG414145
UG Business7473– / –
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Iowa State University
QS Ranking 2025

Ranked by202320242025
World University
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481400470
Biological Sciences201201– / –
Engineering and Technology
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301302– / –
Global MBA
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251251– / –
Mathematics301351– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering151151– / –
Physics and Astronomy301401– / –
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Iowa State University
THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

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University
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401401351
Arts and Humanities251301401
Clinical and Health501501– / –
Engineering
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Law126– / –– / –
Life Sciences126151176
PG Business and Economics
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301251251
PG Computer Science
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301301201
Psychology176201201
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Iowa State University
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024

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Law5049– / –
Mathematics201301– / –
Physics201201– / –
Political Sciences201151– / –

Iowa State University
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BBA

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US News & World Report - UG Business7473
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LL.M.

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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Law455049
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences201201151
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Iowa State University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.7/5
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Vibe of Campus
  • Academically oriented
  • Multi-dimensional
  • Friendly
  • Sporty
Student Views
  • 21% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships3.7
Part time work3.9
Post study jobs3.6
Quality of faculty4.1
Student Life4.1
Value for money3.7
Public transportation4.4
Safety3.8
Indian Food2.6
Permanent Immigration3.5
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Chinmayi Gudi Verified Icon
M.S in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2026
4.3
Iowa State University: A research institute that deserves more recognition.
Tips: This is a research-focused institute where you will find students from all over the world. They provide ample scholarships and on-campus working opportunities. The people here are great and extremely supportive. They will go out of their way to make sure you feel comfortable. Overall, I am satisfied with my experience here.
Likes (Public transportation): I found the local public transportation system to be very convenient for travel within the city. Buses start at around 6 in the morning and go on till 10 PM. There is excellent connectivity between different parts of the campus town.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): The career fair here mainly targets Bachelor's and Masters degree students. Companies that sponsor visas and support international students are marked separately for ease of locating them. Several companies sponsor visas and support a comfortable lifestyle.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2024Read more
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Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2025
3.1
A good public college with an excellent course and faculty.
Tips: Before joining this college students should know that there is a culture shift as the diversity in the college is very low compared to others. I received a scholarship of $11,000 a year just before registering for the college for SAT scoring and grades. I am satisfied with my university course for the most part as it is well made.
Likes (Student Life): I spend my day in college mainly doing homework and then socializing with my friends. What I enjoy the most about my college life is being able to meet new people from different parts of the world. There are many events on campus, including multicultural events. The campus is enjoyable and is not too stressful.
Dislikes (Part time work): On campus jobs are very limited for anything other than dining center jobs. Off campus opportunities are good as there are many stores and companies situated around campus that allow students to work with little to no experience. Part time work is typically easy to manage as hours can be personally chosen to match the schedule. The average payout for part time work is around $12-$13 per hour.
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2024Read more
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2025
3
A transition to the new environment and culture shift.
Tips: Moving to a new country was quite a challenging experience initially. The cultural shift was significant, I had to adapt to new social norms, academic expectations, and even different daily routines. However, I found that choosing my friends and major makes a huge difference so just make sure to choose your friends wisely.
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024Read more
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BS in Apparel Merchandising, Design - Batch of 2027
4.2
Food options are not too good.
Tips: I personally feel, that students should know that it's okay to come without a very clear idea in terms of academics since a lot of people come as open major or switch later. Know your interests, be involved, find your people, and find a good balance in academics and activities.
Likes (Part time work): I recently got a part-time job at Iowa State and I really enjoy it. My manager is really helpful and cooperative. I do find managing my academics and part-time work quite easy. The average payout is $15 per hour for 10-20 hrs per week. There are a lot of opportunities on campus, but it's necessary to apply on time.
Dislikes (Indian Food): I personally do not like the food options at Iowa State. I wish there could be more Indian food preferences. Throughout the week I find myself eating out a lot which is quite unhealthy. I find the dining hall food to be stale a lot of the time and I wish they could work on that.
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Bachelor of Science in Accounting - Batch of 2025
4.3
Learning to balance school life
Tips: This school is very fun, but you need to make sure you have a good balance between academics and extracurricular. There is definitely a culture shift as you have a lot more freedom. I did get some private scholarships through the Iowa State scholarship portals.
Likes (Part time work): There are a lot of on-campus jobs as well as businesses off-campus for jobs. It is very manageable to work on campus while studying. We get $12/hour. Working on campus allows you to study and work at the same time as many jobs allow students to do that.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): It is still pretty difficult for F1 visa holders to find permanent jobs here. There are some opportunities, but I don't think the school does a great job of helping you find permanent jobs here especially based on your major. You really need to be a stem major to land a permanent job.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024Read more
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Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2027
3.1
Public transportation is amazing.
Tips: Students usually tend to have an idea of how they want to be in college but most of us go through different transitions in university. I have changed compared to what I was in high school and I try to be equally invested in academics and co-curriculum. Most of the students get a merit scholarship and there are more scholarships, differing based on different colleges and each one has a different requirement. You can track these through OneApp Iowa State and it is highly recommended to keep an eye on it so they don't get full. I am satisfied with my academics and college life until now.
Likes (Public transportation): There is free bus transportation for ISU students in most parts of the city. There are a lot of buses running on different routes throughout the day which takes you to most of the places that students mostly visit and it is free for all students. There are also rental cars available for students but they have certain requirements such as age and a valid license. There are bus services that go from Games to different states nearby like Minnesota or Chicago which are affordable if booked in time.
Dislikes (Indian Food): There is only one Indian restaurant in the area and it is very rare to find Indian food in dining centres. Cooking in the dorms is hard, we do it once in a while but it is definitely easier off campus in apartments. I would prefer home food but since it is hard to do it every day while living in dorms, we rely mostly on dining food or ordering from outside.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024Read more
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Does Iowa State University have a good MBA program?

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As per the Princeton Review, Iowa State Ivy College of Business MBA is ranked at #3 in the US for Best Administered On-Campus MBA program. This ranking includes 244 Business schools that were selected using a combination of factors including institutional and student survey data. Data used includes

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What is Iowa State University ranked in US?

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According to a top-ranking publisher, IA State ranking in the US is #121 in 2025 edition of National University category. For the 2024 edition of National Universities, this university ranks at #115. Though the university’s position has declined in 2025 rankings, this university still ranks in the T

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What majors is Iowa State University known for?

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As per the unofficial sources, Iowa State University popular majors are Engineering; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, etc. Other popular majors are:

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What is International Student Excellence Award offered at Iowa State University?

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Iowa State offers International Student Excellence Award to international UG students. These are merit-based scholarships offered to high-achieving applicants based on the high school GPA and SAT or ACT scores submitted during the admissions application process. Note that this scholarship cannot be

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What are International Merit Scholarships offered at Iowa State University?

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First-year students at IA State are considered for a limited number of merit scholarships. The scholarship selection is competitive based on a holistic review of SAT / ACT scores and high school marks / grades. Students must complete the OneApp scholarship application in order to be considered for t

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