Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Iowa State's yield is 12 pts higher than Colorado State University-Fort Collins's
Yield rate - 2
Iowa State admits 88% vs. 89% at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Iowa StateAccessible
- Colorado State University-Fort CollinsAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 17–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Iowa StateTest-optional
- Colorado State University-Fort CollinsTest-blind
How they read a record
Iowa State
and GPA are both very important; tests are important; class rank is considered. 58% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Iowa State | Colorado State University-Fort Collins |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Iowa State University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Iowa State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Iowa State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why