This ranks Iowa State University as one of the five most expensive schools in Iowa in 2021.
The amount an in-state student paid in tuition and fees was $318 more than the previous year.
Out-of-state students attending Iowa State University in 2021 were expected to pay $25,446, which is $942 more than the previous year.
The average cost of college has more than doubled in the 21st century, growing by more than seven percent every year. In-state students can expect to spend nearly $26,000 per year at a public, 4-year post-secondary school.
In 2020-2021 a total of $234.9 billion in financial aid was granted to help graduate and undergraduate students.
Cost of education for in-state students in Iowa in 2021
| City | Institution Name | College costs |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | The University of Iowa | $9,942 |
| Ames | Iowa State University | $9,634 |
| Cedar Falls | The University of Northern Iowa | $9,053 |
| Estherville | Iowa Lakes Community College | $6,844 |
| Creston | Southwestern Community College | $6,560 |
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