Iowa State University College Portrait

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Students
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Admissions
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College Costs & Financial Aid
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Classes and Campus Life
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Student Experiences
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Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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Student Success & Progress
Discover how many students who start at ISU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.
Student Learning Outcomes
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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	30,748

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	25,555

Women	11,130	44%
Men	14,425	56%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	54	<1%
Asian	705	3%
African American / Black	659	3%
Hispanic	987	4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	24	<1%
White	19,910	78%
Two or More Races	416	2%
International	1,989	8%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	811	3%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do ISU undergraduates call home?

Iowa	67%
Other US States & Territories	25%
Other Countries	7%

How old are ISU undergraduates?
Average Age	21
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	6%

Low Income Students
% of Undergraduate Students Who Are Low Income Students	24%