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Iowa State University

Ames, IA 50011
515-294-4111
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Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in Ames
Type: Educational Sites
Most recent review
- 9 May 2013
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Denver, Colorado
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39 reviews 39 reviews
14 attraction reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I can't say I loved it. The campus is nice and the people seem nice as well. The stadium is pretty sweet and I have also visited the theatre department, which I liked as well. If you like visiting Universities, this is not one on my list of "wow factor" Universities.

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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Went for a college visit for my daughter....the campus truly feels like a home away from home and could not believe how friendly and helpful everyone was...was a great experience!

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Ames, Iowa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I really feel safe here. If I need to go home after 12am, there will be Moonlight Service from CyRide, or if the service is over, Help Van is always available.

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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I loved the school and the people were awesome and quite friendly. This was my first time at ISU and my son now attends the school. I would recommend this school to everyone.

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Iowa City, Iowa
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101 reviews 101 reviews
38 attraction reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I live in a university town, where the university and town are intermixed and there's not a lot of green space. In contrast, Iowa State feels like a "real campus," very walkable, well landscaped. I occasionally get to Ames for a performance of some sort, and the facilities are very satisfactory. My grandson is a sophomore here (he is from... More

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Sioux Falls
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This University is worth taking a look at. You won't be disappointed. The Campus is incredible between the landscaping and wonderful architecture. Very friendly professional Administrative and Student staff.

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Ames, Iowa
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48 reviews 48 reviews
8 attraction reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Wonderful older well maintained campus mixed with new architecture growing up all around. The tailgating during Football season is a great experience.

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Kansas City, MO
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10 reviews 10 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

This is the 7th university that I haved toured with my 17 year old daughter in anticipation of her college career. We took the tour on a Saturday, which did not afford us the opportunity to views classes in session. Outside of that, however, we were able to experience most everything the school has to offer. Ames/ISU consistently gets high... More

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Ames, Iowa
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 attraction reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

The campus is beautiful...especially in the Spring. Events at the Iowa State Center are well organized as a whole and people are VERY helpful. After coming to school 42 years ago...we still live here. There is as much or as little as you want to do and being with younger people...keeps you younger! The architecture ranges from greek columns to... More

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Iowa City, Iowa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 attraction reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

The directions to the school were easy to follow. The school campus is very nice. We received a lot of helpful information about the school and the potential major for my son.

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