Ames is a city in Iowa and it is the county seat of Story county. Its population is 67,910. There are 2 colleges near Ames, Iowa - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 1 colleges are in 30 miles from Ames. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 54,077 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $17,786 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 88.66% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,250.
| 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 |
| Des Moines Area Community College 22.0 miles from Ames |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,690 ($5,790) | Not Offered | 23,697 | 21 to 1 |
