Iowa State University

The University of Reading is highly ranked in UK universities. Most of the time, it falls under the 200 to 250 positions worldwide ranking. Still, this ranks may change due to several parameters and ranking mechanisms every now and then.

The various proficiency tests in the English language accepted by Iowa State University are TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System), Duolingo English Test 1   (DET), and PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic), where each has minimum score requirements to be achieved for admission.

Iowa State University (ISU), located in Ames.

Iowa, is renowned for its strong programs in engineering, agriculture, and veterinary medicine. 

Iowa State is leader in research and innovation particularly in:

Engineering and technology 

Agriculture and life science 

Vertinary medicine

Entrepreneurship 

Innovation and research 

It established the first state veterinary school in 1879. In 1959, the college was officially renamed Iowa State University of Science and Technology.

The approximate count for Indian students at Iowa State University is 450.Maximum Indian students at Iowa State University often prefer programs in Engineering (especially Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering), as well as Data Science, Business Analytics, and Agricultural Sciences, depending on their academic and career interests.

According to a top-ranking publisher, IA State ranking in the US is #121 in 2025 edition of National University category. For the 2024 edition of National Universities, this university ranks at #115. Though the university’s position has declined in 2025 rankings, this university still ranks in the Top 200 Universities of the US in 2025 as well as 2024.

Iowa State University tuition fees is given below:

Living Expenses for 2024-25

First-year students at IA State are considered for a limited number of merit scholarships. The scholarship selection is competitive based on a holistic review of SAT / ACT scores and high school marks / grades. Students must complete the OneApp scholarship application in order to be considered for this award. The award amount is given below:

• Award of Achievement: Up to $40,000 ($5,000 - $10,000 per year)
• Award Distinction: Up to $16,000 ($2,000 - $4,000 per year)

Iowa State offers International Student Excellence Award to international UG students. These are merit-based scholarships offered to high-achieving applicants based on the high school GPA and SAT or ACT scores submitted during the admissions application process. Note that this scholarship cannot be combined with the International Merit Scholarship. The scholarship award value as per this scholarship is given below:

• President’s Award for International Student Excellence: $48,000 ($12,000 per year)
• Dean’s Award for International Student Excellence: $40,000 (10,000 per year)

As per the unofficial sources, Iowa State University popular majors are Engineering; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, etc. Other popular majors are:

• Visual and Performing Arts
• Agricultural / Animal / Plant / Veterinary Science and Related Fields
• Education
• Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs