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Iowa State UniversityLocal Atmosphere Student Reviews

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Ames, IA
Undergrads
23,103
Tuition (in-state)
$17,871 ($7,486)
Admission Difficulty
Very Easy
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Iowa State University Local Atmosphere was reviewed by sstutchman
C
Ames is a very small town, but you can travel about 30 minutes to Des Moines for plenty of fun and a huge mall (Jordan Mall). People are usually... Read more »
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Iowa State University Local Atmosphere was reviewed by SJGeerdes
A
Ames has plenty of options when it comes to stores to shop at. There is a food court that is easy walking distance for students. Safety is pretty... Read more »
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Iowa State University Local Atmosphere was reviewed by swimchick4193
B-
not much to do in the actual city of Ames but you do not have to really leave campus at all during semester terms. but if you did want to go somewhere... Read more »
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Iowa State University Local Atmosphere was reviewed by CyHawk
A
Ames is known as one of the best college towns in the nation for it's size. There is a small mall here, great food choices, and not all the huge... Read more »
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Iowa State University Local Atmosphere was reviewed by cubsmm777
A+
Theres always something to do, either on or off campus. The campus isn't just thrown into the middle of the city. There is a clear separation but... Read more »
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Iowa State University Local Atmosphere was reviewed by rrussell2012
B
Ames is a quaint little town with a good amount of things to do.
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Iowa State University Local Atmosphere was reviewed by DestineeIrish
A
Small town hospitality with plenty to do off-campus
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Iowa State University Local Atmosphere was reviewed by Fergi102
B+
Ames has so many awesome restaurants to eat at, that I usually have a hard time choosing. I think my favorite place though is the superdog stand on... Read more »
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Iowa State University Local Atmosphere was reviewed by afrancis1
B-
In Iowa, I would say it really depends on the season. In the fall, during football, the local atmosphere is much livelier and positive, but in the... Read more »
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Iowa State University Local Atmosphere was reviewed by ajpiercy
B
There's a nice mall for shopping, a $1 theater, plenty of restaurants and hang outs. A ton of parks.
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