What is the deadline to apply to Iowa State University?
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The University of Iowa application deadlines for international first-year applicants vary depending on the student's area of study and planned enrollment date. The below table have the application deadline for undergraduate and graduate admissions:
University of Iowa Deadline for Undergraduate Admission
Check the table below for the University of Iowa deadline for undergraduate admission:
College to Which You are Applying
International Application Deadline
Liberal Arts & Sciences
· May 1, 2024, for Fall Semester or Summer Session
· Nov 15, 2024, for Spring Semester
Education
· May 1, 2024, for Fall Semester or Summer Session
· Nov 15, 2024, for Spring Semester
Engineering
· May 1, 2024, for Fall Semester or Summer Session
· Nov 15, 2024, for Spring Semester
Business
· Mar 1, 2024, for Fall Semester
Nursing
· Feb 1, 2024, Regular Admission for Fall
· Nov 1, 2024, Early Action Admission for Fall Semester
Pharmacy
· Feb 1, 2024, for Fall Semester (summer and spring admission not offered)
Public Health
· May 1, 2024, for Fall Semester or Summer Session
· Nov 15, 2024, for Spring Semester
University of Iowa Deadline for Graduate Admission
Check the table below for the University of Iowa deadline for graduate admission:
Graduate Program
Application Deadline
MS in CS
Jan 1, 2024 (Fall semester)
MA
Feb 1, 2024 (Fall & Summer semester)
MS in Data Science
Apr 15, 2024 (Fall semester)
Oct 1, 2024 (Spring semester)
MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering
Dec 15, 2023 (Fall semester)
Oct 15, 2024 (Spring semester)
Juris Doctor Program (JD)
May 1, 2024 (First-Year Applicants, Kinnick Law Applicants, and 3+3 Applicants)
STEM Education (MS)
Rolling Basis
International students can check Study in the US: Which type of application deadline to choose?
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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 |
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
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
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% |
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)
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