Iowa State University College Portrait
Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA 50011
515-294-5836
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- Students
Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend ISU.
- Admissions
See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at ISU. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.
- College Costs & Financial Aid
Learn about costs to attend ISU and how much financial aid is typically awarded.
- College Cost Estimator
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- Classes and Campus Life
Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at ISU.
- Student Experiences
Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at ISU – inside and outside the classroom.
- Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
See which majors are most popular at ISU and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.
- Student Success & Progress
Discover how many students who start at ISU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.
- Student Learning Outcomes
Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at ISU.
- VSA SLO Pilot Project Experience at ISU
Iowa State University Learning Outcomes
ISU’s commitment to enhancing student learning and excellent teaching is a central part of its land grant heritage. Iowa State has published outcomes and assessment processes in every college at all levels, and draws on assessment results to understand students’ knowledge, understanding, and ability to use their knowledge in the workplace. Student outcomes assessment is interwoven into student course evaluation, program review, accreditation, curriculum development, and internal academic standards. The University’s efforts to enhance student learning include several distinctive and progressive initiatives. ISU is a nationally recognized leader in Learning Communities, which have bolstered student academic success. In addition, we are implementing an innovative, four-year communication curriculum for undergraduates, ISUComm, which sets a new standard for communication education.
