Iowa State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,634

Cost of attendance at Iowa State University in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,446

Cost of attendance at Iowa State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Iowa State University was $15,422. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Iowa State

Iowa State net price calculator

$15,422

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Iowa and nationwide.

Iowa's average	$16,084
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Iowa State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$15,422	$683 (4%)	$8,148	$9,986	$12,717	$16,964	$19,610
2021	$16,105	$910 (6%)	$9,766	$11,427	$14,641	$17,806	$19,491
2020	$15,195	$552 (4%)	$10,054	$10,843	$14,161	$17,228	$18,895
2019	$14,643	$694 (5%)	$9,801	$10,419	$13,908	$16,898	$18,486
2018	$13,949	$326 (2%)	$8,603	$9,894	$12,919	$16,371	$17,647
2017	$13,623	$24	$8,692	$9,697	$12,602	$15,676	$17,363
2016	$13,647	$252 (2%)	$8,620	$9,474	$12,912	$15,699	$17,287
2015	$13,899	$196 (1%)	$8,721	$10,063	$13,249	$16,007	$17,534
2014	$14,095	--	$8,653	$10,211	$13,524	$16,452	$17,782

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Iowa State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$22,152	$212	$9,634	$11,518	$1,000
2021	$21,940	No change	$9,316	$11,623	$1,001
2020	$21,940	$754 (4%)	$9,320	$11,579	$1,041
2019	$21,186	$580 (3%)	$8,988	$11,150	$1,048
2018	$20,606	$606 (3%)	$8,636	$10,976	$994
2017	$20,000	$730 (4%)	$8,219	$10,786	$995
2016	$19,270	$236 (1%)	$7,736	$10,500	$1,034
2015	$19,034	$114	$7,731	$10,260	$1,043
2014	$18,920	No change	$7,726	$10,151	$1,043
2013	$18,920	--	$7,726	$10,151	$1,043

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Iowa State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 9,400 dormitories available to its students at $4,590 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Iowa State is $510 per month.
Does Iowa State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Iowa State for one academic year is $4,498, which works out to $500 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Iowa State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Iowa State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,430

If living off-campus, with family: $2,430

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,430
How much is Iowa State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Iowa State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Iowa State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$348	$564
For out-of-state students	$1,006	$1,427

Housing and Meal

Iowa State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Iowa State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,498	$4,590	N/A	0	9,400
2021	$4,410	$4,783	N/A	0	11,653
2020	$4,782	$4,783	N/A	0	11,156
2019	$4,692	$4,694	N/A	99	11,653
2018	$4,600	$4,562	N/A	99	12,231
2017	$4,335	$4,429	N/A	19	12,465
2016	$4,178	$4,279	N/A	19	12,901

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Iowa State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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