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a month agoContributor-Level 9
Applicants have to pay the non-refundable Iowa University application fee to submit the admission application. We have mentioned the University of Iowa application fee for international students below: UG and PG: USD 100 or INR 8.5K
(USD 1 = 89.23)
New answer posted
5 months agoContributor-Level 10
Indian applicants thinking to take admission to University in Iowa State must submit the English language proficiency requirements. They can submit the test scores like IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo. Minimum test scores required in these tests are:
Tests | UG Scores | PG Scores |
|---|---|---|
IELTS | Overall 6.0 with sub-scores of 5.5 or above | Overall 6.5 |
Duolingo | 100 | 105 (Fall 2025), 115 (Spring 2026) |
PTE | 48 | 53 |
TOEFL | 71 on IBT with a 17 or above on the Speaking and Writing sections | 79 |
New answer posted
5 months agoContributor-Level 10
First-year international applicants aiming to apply to IA State University must have passed high school. Additionally, they must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Also, one must also complete these high-school courses:
- Four years of English
- Three years of Science
- Three years of Math
- Two years of Social Studies
Additionally, SAT / ACT scores are also required for UG studies admission. However, students who get at least a 1200 on the SAT or a 25 Composite score on the ACT shall be automatically considered to meet the 3.0 GPA requirement. Also, students are required to meet the English language proficiency requirement.
Graduate applicants are required
New answer posted
6 months agoContributor-Level 10
The latest Iowa State University cost for on-campus housing is given below:
Type of Housing | 2025-26 Rates |
|---|---|
Barton, Lyon, Friley, Freeman, Oak, Linden, Roberts, etc. | Double, No AC: USD 5,516 (INR 4.7L) Double, with AC: USD 5,952 (INR 5L) Single, no AC: USD 6,600 (INR 5.6L) Single, with AC: USD 7,032 (INR 6L) |
Wallace & Wilson | USD 4,868 – 5,952 (INR 4.1L - 5L) |
Suites & Geoffroy Hall | USD 7,300 – 8,386 (INR 6.2L - 7.1L) |
Frederiksen Court Apartments | USD 5,430 – 7,359 (INR 4.6L - 6.2L) |
Schilletter and University Village Apartments | USD 3,839 – 7,679 (INR 3.2L - 6.5L) |
1 USD = INR 85.50
New answer posted
6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Iowa offers 100+ bachelor's degrees and 100+ master's programs. Some of the most popular majors at Iowa State University, along with the percentage of degree recipients for the same is given below:
Bachelor's degree | % | Master's degree | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Mechanical Engineering | 5.5% | Information Technology | 14.1% |
General Marketing & Marketing Management | 5.12% | Human Computer Interaction | 5.39% |
Kinesiology & Exercise Science | 3.87% | Dietetics | 4.93% |
General Psychology | 3.8% | Accounting | 4.47% |
General Animal Sciences | 3.59% | Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering | 4.13% |
General Finance | 3.28% | General Biomedical Sciences | 3.56% |
New answer posted
6 months agoContributor-Level 10
International students admitted to Iowa State are automatically awarded renewable scholarships on the basis of their high school GPA and SAT and ACT scores. These are known as International Student Excellent Award. This scholarship cannot be combined with International Merit Scholarship. The scholarship award values are:
- President's Award for International Student Excellence: USD 48,000 (USD 12,000 per year)
- Dean's Award for International Student Excellence: USD 40,000 (Per year USD 10,000)
New answer posted
6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Iowa State University Indian applicants of UG course are required to upload the following documents with their application:
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency score
- A bank statement showing a minimum balance of USD 47,600 (Around INR 40 lakh)
Indian applicants at the PG level are required to have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. A few of the documents that the applicants are required to submit are:
- Official transcripts
- Evidence of English language proficiency score
- GRE / GMAT score
- 500-word Statement of Purpose
- Letters of recommendations (as applicable)
- Financial documents
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