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Startup and research standing
Where Iowa State University stands
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CWUR World University Rankings (Global 2000 List) | 2026 | #211 | No prior edition | B | Research, Prestige, Talent |
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01Research
Faculties, labs and teams
Ag Decision Maker - Iowa State University Extension and OutreachUniversity, since 1996
Bioeconomy Institute, Iowa State UniversityUniversity, since 2007
CALS Study Abroad Office- Iowa State UniversityUniversity
Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation (CALT)University, since 2006
Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD)University, since 1958
Center for Biorenewable Chemicals (CBiRC)University, since 2008
02Community
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