What division is Iowa State?

Iowa State competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Big 12.

What GPA do you need for Iowa State?

The average GPA at Iowa State is 3.5. This is a highly selective academic program.

How big is Iowa State?

Iowa State has an enrollment of approximately 25,367 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Iowa State?

Iowa State has an acceptance rate of 89%.

How do I get recruited to play at Iowa State?

To get recruited at Iowa State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Iowa State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

25,367

Enrollment

3.5

Avg GPA

89%

Acceptance

75%

Graduation

88%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.5+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Iowa State is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Big 12, located in Ames, IA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Iowa State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.5

Graduation

75%

Acceptance

89%

Student:Faculty

18:1

Avg SAT

1,199

Retention

88%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Cold

Coaching Staff76 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Iowa State Athletics

Iowa State is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Ames, IA, competing in the Big 12. With an enrollment of 25,367 students, Iowa State offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Iowa State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Iowa State is 3.5. The school maintains a 75% graduation rate.

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