Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa

Iowa State University is a public college in Ames, Iowa and has been named to the Abound: Finish College Best Colleges for Adults and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. The part-time student body is 11,889 students, which represents 5% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $15,310 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $363. The school offers online degrees, weekend/evening classes, on-campus day care, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.iastate.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Career services:Yes
Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
Credit for life experiences:No
On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students

1,249 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:23,992
Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,029
Pell Grant students:4,941
Online and distance education undergrad students:357

Part-time students

5%
Students over 25 years old

4%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$363

Average net price for students awarded grant/aid

$15,310

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Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

Education(1)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:64%
Graduation rate for part-time students:56%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

376 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes

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