Multicultural Resources

Iowa State University is proud of the ethnic, cultural, and national diversity of its students, faculty, and staff, and strives to celebrate diversity in all facets of campus life. Among its 26,000 students, Iowa State enrolls approximately 2,100 U.S. ethnic students, comprising almost 8% of our total enrollment. In addition, approximately 2,300 international students are members of our campus community.

This Web site was created to inform students, faculty, staff, parents, and visitors about the programs and services offered to enrich the overall education experience of students from diverse backgrounds at Iowa State. It also includes information on academic and leadership programs for students who are interested in cross-cultural learning. Through 550 recognized student organizations, the university encourages students from different cultures to work, study, provide community service, and participate in recreation together.