Iowa State University is a public land and space grant institution. The university focuses primarily on Science and Technology. The Iowa State University is in Ames, Iowa. The university was established in 1858 after the General Assembly passed the Iowa Agriculture and College and Model Farm Act.
Iowa State has been a coeducational institution since its inception, and it was the state's first elected land grant institution after the university accepted the 1862 Morrill Act's regulations. Iowa State is the largest university in the state of Iowa, and it features a Home Economics and Agriculture Experiment Station.
Iowa State's expansive campus includes 160 buildings. The central portion of the campus is approximately 490 acres in size and is covered with lush green trees and plants. The Marston Water Tower, Campanile, and University Museum are among the campus's most prominent structures.
The university admits approximately 33,000 students per year. The university offers approximately 100 bachelor's level courses, 112 master's level courses, and 83 doctoral level courses. In addition, the University offers a professional programme in Veterinary Medicine. The university houses the Ames Laboratory, which is also a US Department of Energy research facility.
Graduates and postgraduates of Iowa State University include some well-known individuals. As the university has been in existence since the 1800s, Iowa State has a long list of Iowa State alumni. Lee Teng Hui, the former president of Taiwan, and Clayton Anderson, a key member of the International Space Station (ISS) Expedition, are two notable Iowa State alumni. Tom Harkin and Joni Ernst are among the well-known United States senators who are affiliated with the university. Clarence Chamberlain, the pilot of the first transatlantic passenger flight, attended the university. Other well-known individuals, such as Bruce Roth, the creator of the drug Lipitor, and Carrie Chapman, the co-founder of the League of Women Voters, were also Iowa State students.
Iowa State University Rankings
- #301-400 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2021
- #494 World University Ranking - QS 2022
- #401-500 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2022
- #237 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2022
- #122 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2022
Iowa State University Tuition Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (1 Courses) | 2 year | USD 24100 |
| Engineering (6 Courses) | 1 Year - 4 Year | USD 20962 - USD 23524 |
| Management (1 Courses) | 4 year | USD 20962 |
Iowa State University Fees
| Courses | Duration | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech(22 Courses) | (4-5 years) | USD 25.83 K - 27.58 K |
| B.Sc.(29 Courses) | (4 years) | USD 25.83 K - 27.14 K |
| BBA(14 Courses) | (4 years) | USD 25.83 K - 27.14 K |
| MS(47 Courses) | (1 year-24 years) | USD 22.83 K - 30.68 K |
| MBA/PGDM(1 Courses) | (2 years) | USD 40.92 K |
| MIM(3 Courses) | (1 year-24 months) | USD 29.12 K - 51.15 K |
| MFA(4 Courses) | (18 months-3 years) | USD 27.38 K - 29.12 K |
| M.A.(5 Courses) | (18 months-2 years) | USD 24.35 K - 27.38 K |
| M.Arch(1 Courses) | (3 years) | USD 29.12 K |
English Proficiency Test Score for International Students
International students wishing to enrol at Iowa State University must submit one of the following English Proficiency Test scores to demonstrate English proficiency.
| Test Name | Minimum Score Required (Undergraduate) | Minimum Score Required (Graduate) | Iowa State University Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | iBT- 71 with at least 17 in the Speaking and Writing sections PBT- 17 in all sections | iBT- 80-100 PBT- 500-600 | 6306 |
| IELTS | 6.0 with all subscores 5.5 or above | 6.0-7.5 | Doesn't use codes |
| PTE | 48 | 50-70 | Doesn't use codes |
