Iowa State University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $20,606 Out-of-state: $34,442 |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees
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In-state: $8,636 Out-of-state: $22,472 |
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Room and Board
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$8,546 |
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Books and Supplies
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$994 |
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Other Expenses
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$2,430 |
| Payment Plans | Installment plan, deferred payment, external finance company |
Iowa State University Applying For Financial Aid
| financialaid@iastate.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning April 1 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 001869 |
Free |
Iowa State University Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 5,122 (85.0%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 3,112 (60.8%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 3,068 (98.6%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 1,130 (36.8%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 82% |
| Average Award | $12,176 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 3,053 (99.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,333 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 1,914 (62.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,526 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 1,466 (47.8%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 2,292 (38.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,261 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 21,462 (76.5%) of undergraduates |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 14,055 (65.5%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 13,754 (97.9%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 4,842 (35.2%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 79% |
| Average Award | $11,923 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 13,650 (99.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,125 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 10,118 (73.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,543 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 6,266 (45.6%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 9,570 (34.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,164 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
60% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$28,617 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
7.0% |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
3.0% |
Iowa State University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
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| State Loans | Available |
| Other Loans | College/university loans, Private loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Community Service, Leadership |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Veterans, Veterans’ Children |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
$915 |