
Iowa State University is a public, land-grant institution where imagination sparks innovation. Here, students begin their academic journeys in vibrant learning communities and engage in 800+ student organizations, undergraduate research, internships, and study abroad. Iowa State is home to over 25,500 undergraduate students and over 4,100 graduate students. Iowa State is known worldwide for its excellence in science and technology and its student-centered culture with over 6,500 highly qualified faculty and staff who are dedicated to student success. Iowa State is where thinkers, creators, and doers find everything they need to reach their full potential. Iowa State is also member of the Big 12 Athletic Conference and the NCAA (Division I). The “Cyclones” field 18 varsity squads, which include 11 women’s and 7 men’s intercollegiate teams. Students have a wide variety of networking opportunities, which include more than 820 student clubs and organizations, over 40 different types of intramural sports, and over 90 highly-touted, early-engagement learning communities.