Ames is a city in Iowa and it is the county seat of Story county. Its population is 67,910. There are 5 colleges near Ames, Iowa - 1 public and 4 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 4 colleges are in 30 miles from Ames. All schools provide both undergraduate and graduate programs.
A total of 38,061 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $30,707 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 83.77% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,207.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University In Ames |
Public four-years |
$28,881 ($10,787) | $30,577 ($12,967) | 30,380 | 18 to 1 |
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary 20.0 miles from Ames |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$20,270 | $7,940 | 611 | 14 to 1 |
| Grand View University 28.1 miles from Ames |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$34,762 | $9,550 | 1,856 | 12 to 1 |
| Drake University 29.4 miles from Ames |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$51,960 | $12,825 | 4,345 | 11 to 1 |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences 29.8 miles from Ames |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$17,664 | $12,736 | 869 | 7 to 1 |
