Ames, IA · Public university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $10,133 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $26,617 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,358 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,091 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $21,932 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $15,494 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $6,438 less than the sticker price — about 29% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (5) | Football (135), Track & Field (129), Wrestling (44), Basketball (15), Golf (8) |
| Women’s varsity sports (9) | Track & Field (124), Soccer (36), Swimming & Diving (27), Softball (24), Volleyball (20), Gymnastics (18), Basketball (15), Tennis (8), Golf (6) |
| Softball conference | Big 12 |
| Head softball coach | Jamie Pinkerton |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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