Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $10,497
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $27,683
- Average Net Price
- $18,165
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 18.5%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $9,726
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $9,726
- Books & Supplies
- $1,091
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $21,314
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,869
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $242/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 75.9%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 45.9%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 18.5%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $11,734 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $12,465 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $15,430 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $19,807 |
| $110,001+ | $21,827 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families typically pay $18,165 per year at Iowa State, well below the $27,683 out-of-state sticker price. The actual cost varies dramatically by income, from $11,734 for families earning under $30,000 to $21,827 for those making over $110,000. Over four years, expect to pay between $47,000 and $87,000 depending on your family's financial situation.
Most graduates leave with $22,869 in debt, translating to $242 monthly payments. With median earnings of $63,386 ten years out, that's a manageable 4.6% of income going toward loans. The 76% loan repayment rate suggests most Cyclones handle their debt successfully. Engineering and agriculture programs command strong starting salaries that justify the investment. Low-income students get the strongest value proposition here, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay while accessing the same strong research facilities and career networks.
Most graduates leave with $22,869 in debt, translating to $242 monthly payments. With median earnings of $63,386 ten years out, that's a manageable 4.6% of income going toward loans. The 76% loan repayment rate suggests most Cyclones handle their debt successfully. Engineering and agriculture programs command strong starting salaries that justify the investment. Low-income students get the strongest value proposition here, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay while accessing the same strong research facilities and career networks.
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