Iowa State University

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Iowa State University.

Student Body

Iowa State University has 30,432 total students. 25,628 are undergraduates and 4,804 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at Iowa State over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at Iowa State:

Gender

More men than women attend Iowa State University. In the undergraduate class, 45% are women and 55% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Iowa State University as of 2025.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Iowa State University is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact Iowa State University to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.