2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$15,422
Net Price
91%
Admitted
29%
Enrolled
76%
Graduation Rate
18/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Iowa State University
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 30,708. In 2021, there were 194 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #3 in Iowa and ranks #142 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Post Master Certificate, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
194
Total Enrollment
30,708
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for Iowa State University
Let’s be honest. There is no broad-based ranking system that is gong to find the exact right psychology program for you. Use our rankings and more importantly, the underlying data to help uncover a list of psychology programs that might be right for you. Once you narrow down a list of school to consider, the real work begins. In our view, it is best to visit the campus, talk to current students and alumni, interview professors and get a good sense of the school, its administration and philosophy to find the right psychology program for you.
Iowa Rank
Combining ranking factors for 28 schools that offer psychology degrees in Iowa, Iowa State University ranks #3.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Iowa State University ranks #142.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Iowa State University offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers General Psychology. At the post master certificate level General Psychology are offered. At the doctorate level General Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PMC | PhD |
| General Psychology | 174 | 4 | 2 | 14 |
| Total Graduates | 174 | 4 | 2 | 14 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 20,357 students applied to the Iowa State University. The university admitted 91% and 29% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Iowa universities is 4,350. On average, all Iowa institutions admit 76% and 23% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Iowa State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 88%. Compared to all Iowa four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.
The overall graduation rate for Iowa State University is 76%, compared to 60% for all Iowa universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 22%.
Compare ISU to Iowa Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Iowa State University to the average of all Iowa four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
ISU
20,357
Applicants
91%
Percent Admitted
29%
Percent Enrolled
88%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
76%
Graduation Rate
IA Colleges
4,350
Applicants
76%
Percent Admitted
23%
Percent Enrolled
69%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
60%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 2,174 or 87% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 335 or 13% part-time faculty members employed at Iowa State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,485 or 59%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
ISU
18 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
87%
Percent Full-Time
13%
Percent Part-Time
59%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
IA Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
53%
Percent Full-Time
47%
Percent Part-Time
52%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Iowa State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $8,324, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $10,140 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,264.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Iowa State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Iowa State University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $9,088 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,430 |
| Total Living Expenses | $11,518 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $8,324 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,000 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $20,842 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $10,140 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,264 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $11,404 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Iowa State University is $15,422. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Iowa State University presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $9,766 | $8,148 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $11,427 | $9,986 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $14,641 | $12,717 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $17,806 | $16,964 |
| $110,001 and more | $19,491 | $19,610 |
Compare Iowa State University to all Iowa universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
ISU
$20,842
Cost to Attend
$8,659
Average Financial Aid
93%
Percent Receiving Aid
$15,422
Net Price
IA Colleges
$37,601
Cost to Attend
$16,282
Average Financial Aid
95%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,535
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 4,649 or 93%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 19,984 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $8,659.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 19,984 | $8,659 |
| Pell Grants | 5,312 | $4,736 |
| Federal Student Loans | 12,868 | $6,142 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Iowa State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
ISU
19,984
Grant or Scholarship Aid
52%
Grants or Scholarships
5,312
Number of Pell Grants
14%
Pell Grants
12,868
Federal Student Loans
34%
Federal Student Loans
IA Colleges
2,522
Grant or Scholarship Aid
50%
Grants or Scholarships
980
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
1,563
Federal Student Loans
31%
Federal Student Loans
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