Iowa State University, IA
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
87%
Tuition
$7,736 in-state
$20,856 out-of-stat
Eligibility For Public Schools
Unknown
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#115 in National Universities
Scholarships
All Iowa Community College Academic Team Award
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
30-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 530-680
SAT Critical Reading 460-630
SAT Writing not reported
Description
All Iowa Academic Team Award is offered to students who have been offered admission to Iowa State and have been named to the current year's All-Iowa Academic Team
Beer Orth Legacy Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
0
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
21-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 500-540
SAT Reading: 480-490
SAT Writing: 500-510
Description
Incoming first year student
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.8 and/or minimum
ACT score of 30
College Of Agriculture And Life Sciences Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 530-680
SAT Critical Reading 460-630
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Many scholarships are available to students pursuing degrees in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Once general application is complete, student may apply for departmental scholarships online.
College Of Business Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 530-680
SAT Critical Reading 460-630
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The College of Business offers a wide variety of scholarships to its students (entering, transfer, and current).
College Of Human Sciences Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 530-680
SAT Critical Reading 460-630
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The College of Human Sciences and its programs offer approximately $800,000 in scholarships each year. When students complete the online CHS application, the college works to match them to the correct scholarship based on the criteria of each of the 100+ funds.
College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 530-680
SAT Critical Reading 460-630
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Scholarship opportunities for new first-year students enrolling in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students must file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), to be considered for eligibility in priority aid programs.
College Of Veterinary Medicine Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 530-680
SAT Critical Reading 460-630
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The College of Veterinary Medicine awards over $725,000 in scholarships and awards annually to veterinary medicine students based on a variety of criteria including academic achievement, financial need, clinical proficiency, leadership, achievement in specific disciplines and memorial awards.
Craig Hansen And Judith Ralston-Hansen Liberal Arts And Sciences Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 500-540
SAT Reading: 480-490
SAT Writing: 500-510
Description
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25
Preference given to an Iowa resident
General Merit Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 530-680
SAT Critical Reading 460-630
SAT Writing not reported
Description
General Merit Scholarships: More than $500,000 is distributed among qualified engineering first-year students. Most are renewable for an additional year if a minimum GPA is maintained and academic progress is made.
George Washington Carver Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1160
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
21-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 530-680
SAT Critical Reading 460-630
SAT Writing not reported
Description
One hundred full-tuition scholarships are awarded to incoming US ethnic minority freshmen directly out of high school as part of the George Washington Carver (GWC) Scholarship program. Eligible students must identify as American Indian or Alaskan Native, African American, Asian American, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino/a, or Multi-Racial on the application for undergraduate admission.
Hixson, Christina Opportunity Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
Half Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 530-680
SAT Critical Reading 460-630
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The Hixson Opportunity Award is a half-tuition and fees scholarship (estimated value of more than $15,000 over eight semesters) to be used at Iowa State University. One hundred high school seniors from across Iowa will receive the award each year. Ideally, recipients will represent each county in the state. If you are a high school senior who demonstrates potential in ways that go beyond class rankings and test scores, you may wish to apply.
International Cardinal Merit Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$4,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 530-680
SAT Critical Reading 460-630
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The International Cardinal Merit Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated strong academic achievement, and outstanding talent or achievements in one or more of the following areas: math and sciences, the arts, extracurricular activities, community service, leadership, innovation, or entrepreneurship.
International Gold Merit Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$8,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 530-680
SAT Critical Reading 460-630
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The International Gold Merit Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated strong academic achievement, and outstanding talent or achievements in one or more of the following areas: math and sciences, the arts, extracurricular activities, community service, leadership, innovation, or entrepreneurship.
Katherine C. Mather Memorial Pre-Law Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 500-540
SAT Reading: 480-490
SAT Writing: 500-510
Description
Incoming first-year female student with an expressed
interest in becoming an attorney
Minimum cumulative High School GPA of 3.8
Preference given to applicants with more than one
sibling
Kathleen Q. Mims Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 500-540
SAT Reading: 480-490
SAT Writing: 500-510
Description
Majoring in one of the sciences including, but not limited
to biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, computer
science
Minimum cumulative GPA OF 2.5
Preference given to students from Lee County, Iowa or
Comanche County, Texas
Multicultural Vision Program Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 530-680
SAT Critical Reading 460-630
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The Multicultural Vision Program (MVP) Award grants full-tuition for eight semesters of full-time study to one hundred incoming students of color each year. The scholarship is open to high school seniors of color, who are residents of the state of Iowa and who demonstrate academic potential in ways that go beyond class ranking or test scores.
Theresa E. Beneke Memorial Pre-Med Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 500-540
SAT Reading: 480-490
SAT Writing: 500-510
Description
Incoming first-year female student with an expressed
interest in becoming a medical doctor
Minimum cumulative High School GPA of 3.8
Preference given to applicants with more than one
sibling
Thomas And Janice Kreamer Humanities Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$1500-$2000
Required GPA
3.75
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 530-680
SAT Critical Reading 460-630
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Thomas and Janice Kreamer Humanities Scholarship is awarded to incoming first year student majoring in one of the humanities, including but not limited to, English, history, journalism and Mass communication, music and performing arts, philosophy, world languages and cultures.
Women In Science And Engineering Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 530-680
SAT Critical Reading 460-630
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Several Women In Science and Engineering Scholarship awards are available for freshmen, sophomore, and junior women studying math, sciences, or engineering.
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