Iowa State University Extension And Outreach

What Iowa State University Extension And Outreach does

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is the statewide extension arm of Iowa State University of Science and Technology, a public land-grant and space-grant research institution founded in 1858 and classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 doctoral university. The university enrolls more than 36,000 students and offers over 100 undergraduate majors, 112 Master's programs, and 83 Doctoral programs. Extension and Outreach translates university research into applied programming delivered across all Iowa counties, while the broader university operates learning communities with 95% student participation and supports a Parent and Family Programs engagement channel aimed at guardians of enrolled students.

The technology backbone consists of an integrated enterprise and academic stack: Canvas LMS, Workday, Microsoft 365, Top Hat, and Gradescope for teaching and operations; Google Analytics for web measurement; and dedicated units (ITS Security, Information Security, Digital Accessibility) maintaining data protection under FERPA, HIPAA, and GDPR. Recent programmatic and positioning moves include a Princeton Review Top 10 Undergraduate Entrepreneurship ranking, a USA Today documentary feature tied to the United States' 250th anniversary, a student startup business graphic design course, and a class partnership with the city on park and recreation planning.

The revenue model is that of a public research university: tuition and fees (set on a published schedule), mandatory international student health insurance, state appropriations via the Iowa Board of Regents, federal land-grant and research grants, auxiliary services, and continuing education delivered through Extension and Outreach. The institution is governed by the Iowa Board of Regents and does not operate as a commercial entity, so revenue figures are not disclosed in the source material and growth is a function of enrollment, appropriations, and research funding rather than market share.

Name

Iowa State University Extension And Outreach

Legal name

Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Website

https://iastate.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1858

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is the statewide extension arm of Iowa State University, an R1 land-grant research university enrolling over 36,000 students and delivering research-based programming across every Iowa county through applied education, community partnerships, and continuing education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education and Extension Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Major Extension & Outreach Missions (EDAHAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Land-grant extension
• Research-based education
• Community outreach
• Higher education
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ames

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition and fees for undergraduate and graduate academic programs across eight colleges including Agriculture, Business, Design, Engineering, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine.
2. Financial Aid: Federal and state financial aid programs including need-based and non-need-based grants, loans, and work-study opportunities to support student enrollment.
3. Student and Scholar Health Insurance Program (SSHIP): Mandatory health insurance program for international students providing medical coverage during their studies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is the statewide outreach and engagement arm of Iowa State University, delivering research-based education, programs, and resources to individuals, families, and communities across Iowa. It operates county extension offices, community partnerships, and educational programs that translate university research into practical learning for the public, including 4-H youth development, agriculture and natural resources programming, family and community services, and continuing professional education.

Product overview

Iowa State University Extension And Outreach operates as a comprehensive land-grant university with a portfolio of educational services including over 100 undergraduate degree programs, 195 graduate programs (112 Master's, 83 Doctoral), and professional Veterinary Medicine education across eight colleges. The technology infrastructure supporting these services includes the Canvas learning management system for course delivery, Workday for student information management, and specialized services such as Digital Accessibility Services (WCAG 2.1 AA compliant), Student Health and Wellness (medical, counseling, pharmacy), and the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Extension and Outreach programs bring these university resources to Iowa communities through county offices and community partnerships. The institution's academic offerings are complemented by professional training programs including the APA-accredited Psychology Internship and various employee development resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: The university's statewide outreach and engagement arm providing educational programs and services across Iowa.

Products and services

• ISU Extension and Outreach Land-grant extension services delivering university research-based knowledge to Iowa communities through educational programs, county extension offices, and community partnerships. Targets Iowa residents, families, farmers, youth (including 4-H), and community organizations.
• Iowa State University Academic Programs University-wide undergraduate and graduate degree programs across eight colleges including Agriculture and Life Sciences, Business, Design, Engineering, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine. Offers over 100 Bachelor's degrees, 112 Master's degree programs, 83 Doctoral programs, and a professional degree in Veterinary Medicine.
• Online Degrees and Programs Distance education courses and online degree programs for remote students, supplementing on-campus academic offerings across multiple colleges.
• Student Health and Wellness Services Comprehensive health services including Thielen Student Health Center (medical clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy), Student Counseling Services, mental health resources, vaccination requirements, and travel clinic services for Iowa State University students.
• Student Counseling Services Professional Psychology Internship APA-accredited internship training program offering doctoral interns training in clinical or counseling psychology through a year-long counseling center internship with rotations in therapy, assessment, supervision, and outreach.
• Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Award-winning entrepreneurial ecosystem supporting student startups, innovation programs, and industry partnerships; ranked among Princeton Review's top 10 undergraduate entrepreneurship schools.
• Digital Accessibility Services University-wide digital accessibility services including the Digital Accessibility Toolkit, WCAG 2.1 AA compliance training, accessibility evaluations, and consultations for making course content, websites, apps, and digital media accessible.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked No. 9 nationally for undergraduate entrepreneurship by Princeton Review
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Pappajohn Center for EntrepreneurshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship is described as an award-winning entrepreneurial ecosystem at Iowa State. Judi Eyles, director, notes the entrepreneurial spirit of Iowa State as a key differentiator. Other universities inquire about how Iowa State has built this entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Industry PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIowa State University's Learn by Doing initiative connects students with industry partners for career preparation, experiential learning, and research opportunities across academic disciplines.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Minnesota Extension: Extension arm of a Big Ten public land-grant university with broad statewide outreach in agriculture, communities, youth, and families. Closely mirrors Iowa State's Midwestern land-grant structure.
• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension: Extension arm of Texas A&M, a major land-grant public research university. One of the largest extension systems in the U.S. and a structural analog at greater scale.
• Purdue Extension: Extension arm of Purdue University, a fellow Big Ten land-grant institution with a strong space-grant and engineering orientation. Highly comparable structure, audiences, and statewide outreach delivery model.
• Michigan State University Extension: Extension service of Michigan State University, a public land-grant university with a county-based statewide delivery model and research-based programming — a near-parallel structural peer.
• North Carolina Cooperative Extension: Joint extension service of NC State and NC A&T State (both land-grant), delivering county-based research-based education statewide. Functionally equivalent in mission and delivery to Iowa State Extension and Outreach.
• University of Illinois Extension: Extension arm of a Midwestern Big Ten land-grant public research university delivering research-based education statewide. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and land-grant extension function to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
• Kansas State University Extension: Extension arm of Kansas State University, a public land-grant institution with a statewide Research and Extension footprint. Shares Iowa State's emphasis on agricultural and community-based outreach.
• Ohio State University Extension: Extension arm of a Big Ten public land-grant university with statewide programming across agriculture, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H youth development — directly comparable in scope and mission.
• Penn State Extension: Outreach arm of a public land-grant research university with a deeply established county-based extension network. Comparable scale, programming breadth, and digital extension services.
• University of Wisconsin–Madison Extension: Extension arm of a Big Ten public land-grant research university delivering statewide programs in agriculture, youth, and community development. Directly comparable in scale and mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IowaStateU
• YouTubeyoutube.com/isuadmissions
• Facebookfacebook.com/IowaStateU
• Instagraminstagram.com/iowastateu

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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