City Town Info

Ames Colleges

Ames Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Ames

There are at least 2 colleges in Ames, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 25,879 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 23,843 full-time students, and a reported 8,914 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Ames; see particularly Ankeny colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Ames is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Ames.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Ames.

Ames Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Professional Cosmetology Institute
627 Main St
Ames, Iowa 50010

  • Programs: cosmetology, massage therapy, personal grooming, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 138 students, 138 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: marketing, mechanical engineering, psychology, management science, finance, computer engineering, health and physical education, MIS.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 25,741 students, 23,705 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 8,914 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-660. Math: 550-690.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Browsing:
All States > Iowa > Ames > Colleges

Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Ankeny Colleges227,11716,470982

College and Career Sections of the Site

Study Online: A Practical Alternative

Online schools let you study from anywhere.

Flexible schedules, no commute, accredited schools. Investigate the online option.

Arts & Media

Business

Culinary

Education

Mechanic/Vocational

Medical Office

Nursing

Technical

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers:  Please link to this page on Ames colleges. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.

Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

1