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F A S T   F A C T S
Location | Ames
Population | 66,424
Enrollment | 29,969
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home & Host

Term Dates
Fall | 08/21-12/15
Spring | 01/16-05/10

Iowa State University

Ames, IA

     
Recognized as one of the 25 most beautiful campuses in the country
Iowa State is widely recognized as a top research university

About This Campus

Iowa State is an international university with a friendly, welcoming personality. A research university and the nation's first land-grant school, Iowa State is known for innovations in bio-renewable resources, technology, and communication, and offers nationally recognized programs in the sciences and humanities across six colleges. Iowa State students enroll from all 50 states and more than 100 countries to engage in research, study with world-class scholars, and enhance leadership skills in our 800+ student organizations and exceptional extracurricular environment. The lush, sprawling 1800-acre park-like campus is ranked as one the country's most beautiful throughout the four seasons, and includes the largest U.S. campus public art collection. Ames is near Des Moines, the state's capital and a center for insurance, finance, communications, and tech startups.

Location Information

Ames is a friendly college town centrally located in the Midwest. Ranked a Best College Town by the American Institute for Economic Research and a Money Magazine Top 10 Best Places to Live in America.

Helpful Information

Fall course registration begins in March after our spring break. Admission process requires 2 weeks before eligibility to register for classes. Therefore, students must act promptly following placement. Non-native English speakers must provide the TOEFL prior to admission. International students have mandatory orientation prior to NSE orientation. There is reliable public transportation called CyRide, making it fairly easy to get around Ames without a car or to live off-campus.
2023-2024 Chance of Placement
Host Payment |Open
Home Payment |Waitlist
Campus Availability & Deadlines
2024-2025 Chance of Placement
Host Payment |Open
Home Payment |Excellent
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Academics

RegistrationClosed Programs
College of Design studio courses.

Limitations
College of Engineering requires 3.0 GPA.

Notable Academic Programs

  • Agricultural Engineering - The Department at Iowa State was the first in the world to grant a degree in Agricultural Engineering in 1905. It is now the largest Agricultural/Biosystems/Biological Engineering department in the country, and is ranked #2 in the U.S., according to the U.S. News and World Report.
  • Statistics - Department established in 1947 and ranks 20th nationally.
  • Computer Science - Iowa State is home to the first electronic digital computer created in 1939. Students may complete courses toward a B.S. in Computer Science or Software Engineering in addition to courses in the Bioinformatics & Computational Biology undergraduate program.
  • Entrepreneurship - Ranked #11 for undergraduate entrepreneurship programs by Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine. Gain professional skills and networking opportunities through resources like the CyBiz lab, Student Innovation Center, and access to outstanding faculty and staff partners.
  • Apparel/Fashion Merchandising - Ranked #3 among public fashion schools by Fashion School.

Unique Academic Programs

  • Meteorology
  • Landscape Architecture/Design - Our undergraduate Landscape Architecture (10th), Interior Design (15th) and Architecture (22nd) programs are ranked in the top 25 nationally by DesignIntelligence.
  • Illustration - The Biological/Pre-Medical Illustration Program is designed for students who want to combine their interests and aptitudes in science and art. The major prepares students for careers in biological illustration or graduate education in medical illustration elsewhere.

Options
Honors Access: Yes

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, Actuarial Science, Aerospace Engineering... ++ show all

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements Exchange Preferences
  • Full-year exchange Accepted
  • Single term exchange Accepted
Non-Native English Speakers
  • TOEFL: must have a score of 530.00 paper, N/A computer or 71.00 Internet
  • IELTS: must have a score of 6.00
Summer Exchange
  • Host/Home Pay
International Students (Visa Students)
  • Will not accept
Canadian Students - learn more
  • Will accept Home/Host Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/25/23

Finances Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
  • Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
  • Estimated cost: $5249.
  • Figures are based on full-time enrollment.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
  • Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
  • Host Payment: 18
  • Home Payment: 18

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Admission Fee $40 Year Host & Home Mandatory
NSE Program Fee $50 Semester Host & Home Mandatory
Parking Fee $166 Year Host & Home Optional
International Student Health Insurance Fee $935 Semester Host & Home Mandatory
Course Fees / MaterialsVariesSemesterHost & HomeMandatory

Important Notes: Health Insurance: All NSE students with non-U.S. Citizenship will be assessed student health insurance during Iowa State enrollment, regardless of NSE payment plan. You may be eligible for a waiver if your current institution insurance or Canadian health insurance covers required items. The current cost for the fall term is $785 and the spring term is $1099. The average per term cost is shown above.

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 05/25/23

On-Campus Housing Per Semester Off-Campus Housing
  • Approximate monthly cost: $750.
  • Proximity to campus: .75 mile
  • Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Notes About Housing
There are many options for housing. Generally, NSE students enjoy living in Fredericksen Court or a suite-style living arrangement. If you look off-campus and do NOT have a car, make sure to check the nearest CyRide bus stop.

Meal Plans

Notes About Meal Plans
Meal plans consist of a combination of dining center meals and Dining Dollars. Meals can be used in all dining centers and in certain campus retail locations. Dining Dollars can be used in any ISU Dining Center location, including on-campus convenience store type locations. The default plan includes anytime access to dining centers, 20 Flex Meals per semester, and $100 Dining Dollars. The cost of this plan is $2205/semester. The other variations of the traditional meal plans are listed here https://www.dining.iastate.edu/meal-plans/residence-halls/

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/25/23

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Health Insurance $935 Semester Host & Home Optional

Important Notes about Health Insurance
All NSE students with non-U.S. Citizenship will be assessed student health insurance during Iowa State enrollment. regardless of NSE payment plan. You may be eligible for a waiver if your current institution insurance or Canadian health insurance covers required items. The current cost for the fall term is $935 and the spring term is $1309. The average per term cost is shown above.

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $935 per semester.

Requirements

    Other Health Related Comments
    All NSE students with non-U.S. Citizenship will be assessed student health insurance (average of $942) during Iowa State enrollment, regardless of NSE payment plan.

    You are eligible for a waiver if your current institution insurance or Canadian health insurance offers the same coverage. Please inquire with the NSE coordinator for more information.

    All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.
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