$7,740

Tuition

$21,186

Cost of Attendance

$14,643

Net Price

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Iowa State University (ISU) Tuition and Fees

Iowa State University (ISU) tuition and fees are treated differently from undergraduate tuition and fee to graduate tuition and fee. The average tuition and fees reach up to $7,770. After summing up the tuition and fee cost with the room & board costs, the total undergraduate tuition and fee cost up to US$20,439. Graduate tuition and fees reach up to US$10,234.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student typeIn-stateOut-State
Tuition & Fees$8,988$23,392
Book & Supplies$1,048$1,048
Room & Board cost$8,720$8,720
Other Expenses$2,430$2,430
Total Cost of Attendance$21,186$35,590

Iowa State University’s attendance costs have ranged between their college program, or, more concretely, the program and amenities the student prefer for their degree program at college. The tuition fee for in-state and out-state students is $8,988 & $23,392 respectively, with boarding costs coming up to $8,720.

Moreover, books & supply costs remain the same for both candidate groups, costing them $1,048,  with other expenses reaching $2,430. Although, the total cost of attendance for in-state students studying in Iowa State University stands at US$35,590, with the average costs at US$7,740.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$14,643

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$9,801

$30,001 to $48,000

$10,419

$48,001 to $75,000

$13,908

$75,001 to $110,000

$16,898

$110,000+

$18,486

The average net price, as defined by the federal government, is the average amount students require to pay to attend a university after subtracting aid. Iowa state university determines the net price of family income on family income range or income group. The net price can change, depending on the amount and scale at which a student's total family income falls. Depending on the financial aid available, the net price may vary, and the financial assistance provided may either be less or more than the overall average costs incurred during the program. However, Iowa state university's average net price is $14,643.

Annual family income ranging from $0 to $30,000 has a net price of $9,801, which is significantly less than the median average price, which is $13,908 and considerably lower than the net price of $14,643. The students and family whose annual family income range is $30,001 to $48,000 has an average of $10,419. Whereas, the net price for the annual income range of $48,001 to $75,000, which is the median annual income range, is $13,908, which is slightly lower than the average net price per program. The student whose annual income range is $75,001 to $110,000, the average is $16,898, and the family whose annual income is  $110,000, and above the average is $18,468.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student typeIn-stateOut-State
Tuition & Fees$8,988$23,392
Room & Board Cost$8,720$8,720
Total Tuition & Fees$17,708$32,112

Iowa State University’s undergraduate annual tuition and fees for in-state and out-state students are US$8,988, and US$23,392 respectively. The tuition and fee for the undergraduate programs consist of on-campus boarding costs, which are at US$8,720 for all students; adding the costs gives us $17,708 for an in-state student and $32,112 for out-state students.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

In-stateOut-State
Tuition$9,302$23,564
Fees$1,202$1,202

In contrast to undergraduate programs, when it comes to graduate programs, the tuition costs $9,302 for in-state students and $23,564 for out-state students who are studying in Iowa State University. Fee costs are around $1,202; adding it to the tuition costs stated before gives us $10,234 and $24,766 for the respective graduate tuition and fee costs.

Cost Per Credit Hour

DegreeYearCost per Credit hour
Graduate2018 - 2019$517
Undergraduate2018 - 2019$323

Iowa State University has set a cost per credit hour of $323 for both in-state and out-state undergraduate students and $517 for both in-state and out-state candidates who are part of any graduate program.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expensesOn CampusOff Campus
Room & Board$8,720$8,720
Other Expense$2,430$2,430
Book & Supplies$1,048$1,048

Iowa State University offers facilities for both on-campus and off-campus residency; the total campus expenses include boarding costs and miscellaneous campus expenses. For each student attending the college, the room and board costs are $8,720. When it comes to books and supplies, the costs come out to be $1,048, with the miscellaneous campuses coming up to $2,430.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$8,720

Off Campus

$8,720

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$2,430

Off Campus

$2,430

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,048

Off Campus

$1,048

Iowa State University offers facilities for both on-campus and off-campus residency; the total campus expenses include boarding costs and miscellaneous campus expenses. For each student attending the college, the room and board costs are $8,720. When it comes to books and supplies, the costs come out to be $1,048, with the miscellaneous campuses coming up to $2,430.

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree TypeTotal Average TuitionAverage Tuition Per Credit
Masters $22,000 NA
Graduate Certificate NA NA
Certificate $8,946 $497
Certificate $8,946 $497
Bachelors $22,472 NA
Undergraduate Certificate $4,860 $405

Iowa State University (ISU) offers 51 online programs across 13 Majors.

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