Does Iowa State University require SAT or ACT scores?

Iowa State University has a test-optional policy — SAT or ACT scores may be submitted but are not required.

What is the Regular Decision deadline for Iowa State University?

The Regular Decision deadline is August 01, 2027, as published by the college and verified 2026-09-28.

Published sticker price is $28,881 per year before financial aid, as verified 2026-09-28.

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Ames, IA

Your band for Iowa State University

Reach, Target, or Likely — five questions, about a minute, no account and no payment card.

Testing policy

Test-optional

SAT range (middle 50%)

1120–1360

Annual cost (sticker price)

$28,881

$10,787 in-state

Early Decision

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Early Action

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Regular Decision

August 01, 2027

Common Application, Institutional Application

Every fact on this page traces to a source and a verification date, never an estimate. https://www.admissions.iastate.edu/ — verified 2026-09-28.