<P> On July 4 , 1959 , the college was officially renamed Iowa State University of Science and Technology . However , the short - form name `` Iowa State University '' is used even in official documents such as diplomas . </P>
<P> On July 4 , 1959 , the college was officially renamed Iowa State University of Science and Technology . However , the short - form name `` Iowa State University '' is used even in official documents such as diplomas . </P>
when did iowa state college become iowa state university
when did iowa state college become iowa state university
July 4 , 1959
July 4 , 1959