Iowa State University | Global Study Guide

Iowa State University

Ranking

#127 National Universities

#61 National Public Universities

#50 Undergraduate Engineering

#05 Biological/ Agricultural

#73 Business Programs

#86 Computer Science

#80 Psychology

Strong Majors

Key Facts

Student Body: 30,708 students from 112 nations
Academic Structure:10 schools and colleges offering 100 majors
Student Organizations: Over 800 available
Research Classification: Designated as R1: Doctoral Universities - Very High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification
Engineering Program:
- Among the largest undergraduate engineering programs in the U.S.
- 95% placement rate within six months of graduation, with an average starting salary of over $70,000
- Over 650 companies recruit students annually
- More than 70% of engineering students graduate with practical engineering work experience
Design Program:
- Recognized as one of the nation’s most comprehensive design institutions
- Ranked programs in Landscape Architecture (10th), Interior Design (15th), and Architecture (22nd) nationally by DesignIntelligence
- Unique partnership with the US Department of State Office of Cultural Heritage, enabling students and faculty to engage with projects at diplomatic sites globally
Ames Laboratory:
- One of the Department of Energy’s 17 national laboratories
- Focuses on creating materials and solutions to solve global challenges and inspire innovative problem-solving