Iowa State University is a large, prestigious university with a friendly hometown personality. Its 26,000 students choose from 100+ majors, study with world class scholars.  The mission of Iowa State University is to "Create, share and apply knowledge to make Iowa and the world a better place."  

Abraham Lincoln signed the law that gave birth to the land-grant universities. Iowa State was one of the first of these special colleges founded on three big ideas: Open higher education to all, teach practical classes, and share knowledge far beyond the campus borders.

Ames, Iowa, home of Iowa State University, is ranked among the top small America cities, both to live and work. Ames regularly draws performers along with Broadway musicals and international symphonies. It's approximately 30 minutes from Des Moines and half day's drive or less from Kansas City, Omaha and Chicago.