About ISU
Iowa State University (ISU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Ames, United States. As a part of Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), ISU is actively building the academic environment in United States.
The institution is among the top-480 in the world, according to QS International University Ranking. ISU is one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the USA. Thousands of students dream of studying here. THE (Times Higher Education Ranking) places the university in 39 position among universities with the most research output.
ISU offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
- Location
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Ames, United States
- Establishment year
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1858
- Students
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31,545
- International students
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2,441
- Female students
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44%
- Acceptance rate
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88%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
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2023#483
- Rating in the USA
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2021#195
- Rating THE
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2022#39
ISU tuition fees
The academic calendar at ISU is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Locals and foreigners study at ISU for the same price — from 722 USD per year. Thanks to scholarships and financial aid, university students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
- Academic calendar
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Semesters
- Scholarships
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Yes
- Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
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Yes
- Bachelor
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Local8,322 USD/year
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Foreign25,825 USD/year
- Mastercitizens and foreigners
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722 USD/year
Additional costs
In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Room and board
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on campus9,193 USD/year
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off campus9,193 USD/year
- Other expensestransport, personal expenses, university fees
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on campus2,430 USD/year
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off campus2,430 USD/year
Bachelor degree at ISU
For admission to an undergraduate program, you must have a GPA score of at least 2.3 and successfully pass the entrance exams. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum TOEFL score is 71. The IELTS score is not lower than 6. A subject exam is required. The university relies on the ACT or SAT results.
- GPA
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2.3
- IELTS
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6
- TOEFL iBT
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71
- TOEFL PBT
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529
Master's degree at ISU
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. It is impossible to enter ISU for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 79. IELTS — 6.5 or higher. There is an opportunity to study at ISU via online master's programs.
- IELTS
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6.5
- TOEFL iBT
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79
- TOEFL PBT
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550
ISU campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Ames. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. During the period of study, students can use the university library, where they can do homework and write scientific papers. ISU accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
After graduation, students are allowed to stay in United States for a year. During this time, graduates can find a job and change their student visa to a work one. Graduates of ISU are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
