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Iowa State’s impact on state economy grows to $6 billion
Iowa State University's $6 billion economic impact supports one out of every 36 jobs in Iowa, according to an analysis conducted for the Iowa Board of Regents. The university's total impact includes $2.1 billion in economic development and added income from ISU startups and Iowa-based businesses assisted by CIRAS and Iowa State’s Small Business Development Center.
February 26, 2026
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