Iowa State University - Overview

Introduction

Iowa State University is a public, land-grant university, where students get a great academic start in learning communities and stay active in 800-plus student organizations, undergrad research, internships and study abroad. They learn from world-class scholars who are tackling some of the world's biggest challenges -- feeding the hungry, finding alternative fuels and advancing manufacturing.

Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm (now Iowa State University) was officially established on March 22, 1858, by the legislature of the State of Iowa. Story County was selected as a site on June 21, 1859, and the original farm of 648 acres was purchased for a cost of $5,379. The Farm House, the first building on the Iowa State campus, was completed in 1861, and in 1862, the Iowa legislature voted to accept the provision of the Morrill Act, which was awarded to the agricultural college in 1864. Iowa Agricultural College (Iowa State College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts as of 1898), as a land grant institution, focused on the ideals that higher education should be accessible to all and that the university should teach liberal and practical subjects. These ideals are integral to the land-grant university.

The first official class entered at Ames in 1869, and the first class (24 men and 2 women) graduated in 1872. Iowa State was and is a leader in agriculture, engineering, extension, home economics, and created the nation's first state veterinary medicine school in 1879.

In 1959, the college was officially renamed Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The focus on technology has led directly to many research patents and inventions including the first binary computer (the ABC), Maytag blue cheese, the round hay baler, and many more.

Beginning with a small number of students and Old Main, Iowa State University now has approximately 27,000 students and over 100 buildings with world class programs in agriculture, technology, science, and art.

Iowa State University is a very special place, full of history. But what truly makes it unique is a rare combination of campus beauty, the opportunity to be a part of the land-grant experiment, and to create a progressive and inventive spirit that we call the Cyclone experience. Appreciate what we have here, for it is indeed, one of a kind.

Founded

1858

Intake

January, September

Campus

Ames

Location

Ames, IA 50011, United States

University Departments

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

College of Design

College of Engineering

College of Human Sciences

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

College of Veterinary Medicine

Ivy College of Business

Top Courses Offered

Dairy Science Major
Diet and Exercise Major
Dietetics Major
Environmental Science Major
Environmental Studies Major
Architecture Major
Art and Design Major
Biological/Pre-Medical Illustration Major
Community and Regional Planning Major
Chemical Engineering Major
Civil Engineering Major
Computer Engineering Major
Cyber Security Engineering Major
Earth studies Major
Actuarial Science Major
Business Administration Major
Business Analytics Major
Entrepreneurship Minor
Nutrition Minor
Environmental Science Minor
Environmental Studies Minor
Critical Studies in Design Minor
Design Studies Minor
Digital Media Minor
Cyber Security Engineering Minor
Sustainability Minor
Nondestructive Evaluation Minor
Chinese studies Minor
Business Analytics Minor
Occupational Safety Certificate
Poultry Production Management Certificate
Equine Science and Management Certificate
Computing Applications Certificate
Science Communication Certificate

Scholarships & Financial Aid for Indian Students

Iowa State University awards thousands of scholarships each year to incoming students. Some awards are automatic while many require an application. Scholarships are offered through a variety of sources at Iowa State, so make sure you explore all your options.

Freshman Awards

We are finalizing our automatic freshman merit award program for Fall 2021 applicants. We expect to update our program, including awards and criteria, soon. As Iowa State is test-optional for the Fall 2021 term, students will not be penalized due to lack of an ACT or SAT score, but will undergo an individual review for automatic freshman merit awards offered through the Office of Admissions.

Freshmen can be considered for academic scholarships simply by submitting an application for admission!

Transfer Awards

Iowa State University offers special scholarships to transfer students. These awards are provided to students who meet various qualifications.

Other University Scholarships

With Iowa State University's new OneApp scholarship portal, undergraduate students can submit scholarship applications in one system. The Office of Student Financial Aid, academic colleges and departments, and other campus units will use the information available in OneApp to select scholarship recipients.

How to Apply to the Iowa State University

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FAQs

What are the top universities in the USA for international students?
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Can I get financial assistance to study in the USA?
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Do universities in USA accept only TOEFL or can a student also take IELTS?
While TOEFL is generally more commonly accepted by universities in the USA, many universities also accept IELTS as proof of English language proficiency.
I have completed 15 years of education in India. Can I get admission to an MBA program directly in the USA?
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