Academics
RegistrationClosed ProgramsCollege of Design studio courses.
LimitationsCollege 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 StudentsAccounting, Actuarial Science, Aerospace Engineering...
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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 / Materials | Varies | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
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.
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.