Paying for Iowa State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,497 3.59%	$27,683 4.00%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$12,451 3.92%	$29,303 3.97%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Iowa State University (ISU) are $10,497 for Iowa residents and $27,683 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

79% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,461. It could cover 34.18% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $14,743 for Iowa residents and $31,929 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

ISU's 4-year tuition is $45,025 for Iowa residents and $118,911 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $102,614 for Iowa residents and $176,500 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Iowa State University is $10,497 for Iowa residents and $27,683 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.59% for Iowa residents and increased by 4.00% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of ISU is $10,874 for Iowa residents and $28,792 for out-of-state students, a 4.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

ISU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,133	$26,617	$12,248
2023-2024	$10,497	$27,683	$12,616
Change % 2023-2024	3.59%	4.00%	3.00%
2024-2025	$10,874	$28,792	$12,995

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $12,451 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $29,303. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at ISU is $12,939 for Iowa residents and $30,465 for out-of-state students , a 4.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

ISU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$11,981	$28,185	$12,248
2023-2024	$12,451	$29,303	$12,616
Change % 2023-2024	3.92%	3.97%	3.00%
2024-2025	$12,939	$30,465	$12,995

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at ISU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $376 for Iowa residents and $1,091 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $611 for Iowa residents and $1,548 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$363	$1,049
	2023-2024	$376	$1,091
	2024-2025	$389	$1,135
Graduate	2022-2023	$588	$1,488
	2023-2024	$611	$1,548
	2024-2025	$635	$1,610

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,616. The Living costs increased by 3.00% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The ISU's 2024 on-campus COA is $24,204 for state residents and $41,390 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $24,204 for state residents and $41,390 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At ISU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,497
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$27,683
Room & Board	$9,726	$9,726
Personal Expenses	$2,890	$2,890
Books & Supplies	$1,091
COA (In-State)	$24,204	$24,204
COA (Out-of-State)	$41,390	$41,390

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at ISU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at ISU is $45,025 for Iowa residents and $118,911 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

ISU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,792	$11,096	$11,408	$11,729	$45,025
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$28,478	$29,295	$30,136	$31,002	$118,911
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,096	$11,408	$11,729	$12,059	$46,291
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$29,295	$30,136	$31,002	$31,892	$122,325
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$11,408	$11,729	$12,059	$12,398	$47,593
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$30,136	$31,002	$31,892	$32,807	$125,837
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$11,729	$12,059	$12,398	$12,747	$48,932
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$31,002	$31,892	$32,807	$33,749	$129,449
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$12,059	$12,398	$12,747	$13,105	$50,308
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$31,892	$32,807	$33,749	$34,718	$133,166

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $102,614 for Iowa residents and $176,500 for out-of-state students.

ISU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,770	$25,350	$25,920	$26,504	$102,614
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$42,456	$43,549	$44,672	$45,824	$176,500
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,350	$25,943	$26,527	$27,126	$105,018
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$43,549	$44,672	$45,824	$47,007	$181,052
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,943	$26,551	$27,150	$27,762	$107,480
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$44,672	$45,824	$47,007	$48,221	$185,724
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$26,551	$27,174	$27,787	$28,415	$110,002
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$45,824	$47,007	$48,221	$49,467	$190,519
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$27,174	$27,812	$28,439	$29,083	$112,585
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$47,007	$48,221	$49,467	$50,747	$195,442

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 79% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $64,770 for Iowa residents and $138,656 for out-of-state students.

ISU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,309	$15,889	$16,459	$17,043	$64,770
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$32,995	$34,088	$35,211	$36,363	$138,656
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$15,889	$16,482	$17,066	$17,665	$67,174
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$34,088	$35,211	$36,363	$37,546	$143,208
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$16,482	$17,090	$17,689	$18,301	$69,636
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$35,211	$36,363	$37,546	$38,760	$147,880
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$17,090	$17,713	$18,326	$18,954	$72,158
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$36,363	$37,546	$38,760	$40,006	$152,675
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$17,713	$18,351	$18,978	$19,622	$74,741
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$37,546	$38,760	$40,006	$41,286	$157,598

	In-State	Out-of-State
Iowa State University	$10,497	$27,683
University of Kansas	$11,700	$29,412
West Virginia University	$9,648	$27,360
Texas Christian University	$57,220
The University of Texas at Austin	$11,678	$42,778
Baylor University	$54,844