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Comparable Schools'
Parking Grades:
Quick StatsCommon Parking Tickets
- Expired meter - $5
- Fire lane - $12
- Handicapped Zone - $100
- No parking zone - $12–15
- Parking without an appropriate permit in reserved lot or space - $15
Freshmen Allowed to Park
Yes
Approximate Parking Permit CostParking Permits
Permits include: Motorcycle permits: $42; stadium: $67; residence halls: $105; university family housing: first car is $105, additional cars are $105 each
College Prowler Take
Truth be told, parking is the worst aspect of the Iowa State experience. There is nowhere for students to park, and there is only one parking ramp on campus, which is at the Memorial Union. Almost every lot on campus is reserved for faculty, and students sometimes have to park miles away from their dorms. First-year students, and some upperclassmen who live on campus, must park their cars in the stadium parking lots, which are pretty far from campus. You must have a sticker to park in the dorm lots, and DPS will ticket you if you are parked in the wrong lot. Parking is ridiculous here. DPS is known for writing insane amounts of tickets. If you park illegally, they will find you—that’s a sure thing. If you don’t want this kind of hassle with your car, don’t bring one, or apply to live in housing that has parking nearby, such as Towers or Frederiksen Court. If you need to get somewhere on campus quickly, take the bus or ride a bike. There are bike racks at every building, but there are no parking places. Students Speak Out
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ISUlb says: Iowa State University 2014 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities  |
Parking on campus between 7:30 and...
Parking on campus between 7:30 and 5:30 is mainly by permit only, which can be frustrating. The main portion of the school where a lot of the buildings are is gated and only certain vehicles can get through. After 5:30, it's easier to find parking without getting a ticket, although if you are driving to campus, sometimes you have to park a ways from your building. People living in the dorms have to park in the stadium, which is quite far. Buses run out there, though, so I guess it's not bad. Almost everyone around here takes the bus to class anyway.
Parking: April 10, 2009
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ISUbs says: Iowa State University 2016 Other |
Parking is fairly easy. We have...
Parking is fairly easy. We have very good parking outside our dorms—it's by permit only.
Parking: April 01, 2009
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ISUCE says: Iowa State University 2016 Arts, Visual and Performing |
There are 30,000 students and only...
There are 30,000 students and only 16,000 parking spots on campus. You can bring a car, but if you plan on parking it on campus, register for a parking spot early. Anyone can bring a car—it's just a matter of where you park. As a freshman, be prepared to park at the football stadium or the Towers about five blocks south of campus. And don't think you can park just anywhere. The University hands out tickets like candy, and they're not cheap. CyRide, the bus system, can take you to your car—or anywhere in Ames—just about any time of day, and it's free for students.
Parking: March 30, 2009
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ISUTM says: Iowa State University 2014 Other |
Our campus is not made for cars,...
Our campus is not made for cars, which is why it is so beautiful and pedestrian-friendly. However, you can park in one of the ramps on campus or at the commuter lot. Freshmen can bring cars to school and usually just park at the stadium. I never had a problem parking out there when I was a freshman because there was a bus that took you from your residence hall to the parking lot.
Parking: March 12, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
It’s nearly impossible to park on...
It’s nearly impossible to park on campus. Don’t even try to drive to class if you live off campus. The best you can do is make it to commuter lots (there are a couple), but they are far enough away that the buses will probably save you time anyway. |
Did You Know?Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
Honestly, unless you live in Frederiksen Court or out at Towers, there are no good places to park. Many students have to walk a mile to get to the parking lots (Stadium Lot). Upperclassmen in Maple, Willow, or Larch may be able to park near their dorms.
Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
Almost anywhere on campus. Parking is terrible at ISU!
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