Colleges · Ames
Colleges in Ames, IA
Ames is home to Iowa State University, with about 29,194 students on campus.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in Ames
Students on campus
29,194fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Iowa State University29,194 on campus
Most selective
Iowa State Universityadmits 89% of applicants
Lowest net price
Iowa State University$18,589 a year after aid
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The college in Ames
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Also in Ames: PCI Academy-Ames (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Ames
5 more colleges are within 30 miles of Ames.
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Ankeny20 mi396 studentsDes Moines Area Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Ankeny22 mi18,993 studentsGrand View UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Des Moines28.1 mi1,522 studentsDrake UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Des Moines29.4 mi4,094 studentsMercy College of Health SciencesUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Des Moines29.8 mi668 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Ames. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.