Iowa State University
- United States
- Founded 1858
Overview
The Iowa State University of Science and Technology, also referred to as Iowa State University, is a public land-grant research university in Ames, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1858 as the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm, Iowa State became one of the nation's first designated land-grant institutions when the Iowa Legislature accepted the provisions of the 1862 Morrill Act on September 11, 1862.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1858Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | AmesSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 29,969 (2021)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | iastate.edu (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) | |
| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
- Award of Achievement Check the official page
- Award of Distinction Check the official page
- Dean's Award Check the official page
- Innovator's Award Check the official page
- Launchpad Award Check the official page
- President's Award Check the official page
Iowa State University's own scholarships page (opens in a new tab) (checked 14 Nov 2026)
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People who studied here
- Henry A. Wallace (opens in a new tab)American politician (1888–1965); Vice President of the United States from 1941 to 1945
- George Washington Carver (opens in a new tab)African American botanist and inventor (1864-1943)
- Lee Teng-hui (opens in a new tab)7-9th President of Republic of China(Taiwan) (1923-2020)
- John Vincent Atanasoff (opens in a new tab)American computer pioneer (1903-1995)
- Nawal El Moutawakel (opens in a new tab)Moroccan hurdler and IOC member
- John Garang (opens in a new tab)Sudanese politician and revolutionary leader (1945–2005)
From Wikidata, where "educated at" names this university. It is not a complete list.
Rankings
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