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Acceptance Rate History
Iowa State University
IA · Current rate: 89%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 89.13% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 90.22% | 21,919 | 19,776 |
| 2021 | 91.12% | 20,357 | 18,550 |
| 2020 | 88.42% | 20,223 | 17,882 |
| 2019 | 92.05% | 18,246 | 16,796 |
| 2018 | 90.6% | 18,855 | 17,082 |
| 2017 | 89.34% | 19,262 | 17,208 |
| 2016 | 87.49% | 19,433 | 17,002 |
| 2015 | 87.15% | 19,164 | 16,702 |
| 2014 | 86.91% | 18,399 | 15,990 |
| 2013 | 82.52% | 16,539 | 13,648 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Iowa State University's acceptance rate has increased from 82.5% in 2013 to 89.1% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2014.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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