Acceptance Rate History
Iowa State University Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
IA · Current rate: 88.7%
What is Iowa State University's acceptance rate in 2024?
Iowa State University's acceptance rate in 2024 is 88.7%, roughly unchanged from 89.1% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 88.7% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 89.1% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 90.2% | 21,919 | 19,776 |
| 2021 | 91.1% | 20,357 | 18,550 |
| 2020 | 88.4% | 20,223 | 17,882 |
| 2019 | 92.1% | 18,246 | 16,796 |
| 2018 | 90.6% | 18,855 | 17,082 |
| 2017 | 89.3% | 19,262 | 17,208 |
| 2016 | 87.5% | 19,433 | 17,002 |
| 2015 | 87.2% | 19,164 | 16,702 |
| 2014 | 86.9% | 18,399 | 15,990 |
| 2013 | 82.5% | 16,539 | 13,648 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1120–1360
Admitted students at Iowa State University scored between 1120 and 1360 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1120–1360.
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Trend Analysis
Iowa State University's acceptance rate has increased from 82.5% in 2013 to 88.7% in 2024. The most notable shift occurred in 2014.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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