The four-year public institution in Ames enrolled 34,992 students in fall 2018, including 29,621 in undergraduate and 5,371 in graduate programs, data shows. 5.2 percent of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
56 percent of undergraduates are residents of Iowa, and 41 percent are residents of other states. 3 percent are citizens of foreign countries.
The undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of students who identify as white (75 percent) and Hispanic or Latino (6 percent).
The school admitted 91 percent of the 18,855 students who applied for fall 2018. Of those who were admitted, 35 percent enrolled.
Iowa State University admission
Total admitted applicants and enrolled students are estimates.| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 18,855 | 54.2% | 45.8% |
| Admitted applicants | 17,158 | 91% | 91% |
| Enrolled | 6,005 | 37% | 33% |
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