Iowa State University SAT scores.
1250
Median SAT (composite)
1130–1350
Middle 50% of admits
21–28
ACT range (25th–75th)
25,628
Undergraduates
SAT data from Iowa State University's Common Data Set (2024-2025) (source) · acceptance rate from federal College Scorecard / IPEDS · updated August 2026
SAT scores by section.
among admitted students at Iowa State University
| Section | 25th percentile | Median (50th) | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading & Writing | 560 | 620 | 670 |
| Math | 560 | 630 | 690 |
Score distribution.
share of enrolled first-years in each score band (Common Data Set 2024-2025)
SAT composite
1400-1600
15%
1200-1399
49%
1000-1199
28%
800-999
7%
600-799
1%
400-599
0%
Reading & Writing
700-800
16%
600-699
46%
500-599
30%
400-499
7%
300-399
1%
200-299
0%
Math
700-800
24%
600-699
37%
500-599
30%
400-499
8%
300-399
1%
200-299
0%
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