Finance

Housing and Living Expenses

Making Ames Home

Iowa State University's wide variety of on-campus housing options are all designed for convenience, comfort, and affordability. There are also numerous off-campus housing opportunities. The Department of Residence will send you complete housing information after you are admitted.

Living Expenses

In addition to housing, living expenses include food/meals, health insurance and medical expenses, local transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses such as clothing, laundry, and entertainment expenses. Estimates for living expenses are listed here. 

Students walking across central campus towards Beardshear Hall on a sunny day.

Central campus is home to ISU's distinctive campanile, several wireless access points, and dozens of events throughout the year.