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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Iowa

Iowa State University

Iowa State University is a public college located in Ames, Iowa, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Iowa State University is $10,140. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $25,684. The college offers Master’s degrees in 118 different degree areas, with 15 Master’s degrees offered online. Iowa State University enrolls 4,900 graduate students, with 37% part-time students, 14% online students, and 12% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.iastate.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
3,092 full-time
1,808 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:678
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:611
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:339
  • Online students
    14%
  • Male/Female
    51% / 49%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$10,140
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$25,684
  • Application fee:$60
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,264
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$564
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,264
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,427
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
937 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
45 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:1
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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