by our College Data Analytics TeamWhich College Factual rankings and awards has Iowa State received from College Factual? All of the ranking badges and placements Iowa State has received are listed below.
Iowa State was awarded 706 ranking badges across College Factual’s 2026 analysis.
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#158 out of 3,449.
This makes Iowa State a top 5% school for students.
The Best Colleges Ranking was created to help students find the best quality colleges in the U.S.
Iowa State has 1,200 top ranked majors, led by its placement in the Best Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa Ranking.
The best rankings are listed below:
#647 out of 2,000.
This makes Iowa State a top 15% value school for students seeking value.
The Best Colleges for the Money Ranking recognizes colleges that deliver a strong education at a reasonable price.
Iowa State has 1,200 best-value majors, including its placement in the Best Value Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa Ranking.
The best rankings are listed below:
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The rankings above are based primarily on data from the U.S. Department of Education, 2026 edition.
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