Iowa State University
Iowa State University was established in 1858 as the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm. Being a land grant institution, it sought to make higher education accessible to all while offering liberal and practical subjects. Its research programs are internationally recognized and have provided breakthroughs in areas such as renewable energies, sustainability, materials and processes for biomedical and industrial applications and many others. Located in Ames, Iowa, the university’s campus is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the country. It features 490 acres of trees, plants, buildings of classical design and a 20-acre central lawn. The central lawn has been further enhanced through time by the addition of buildings around it.
There are more than 100 majors to choose from in the offered undergraduate degree programs of the university’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Business, College of Design, College of Engineering, College of Human Science and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Undecided students are assigned to special academic advisers to help them explore their interests while completing general education requirements. Most of the university’s top programs are in the field of architecture, interior design and landscape architecture.
More than 28,000 students from all 50 states and at least 110 foreign countries make up the diverse student body of Iowa State University. It has over 100 buildings, a far cry from the original campus which consisted of 14 buildings including some barns. The Farm House built in 1860 is the oldest building on campus.
University expense for undergraduate students is estimated at $ 14,928.00 for residents and $ 26,148.00 for non-residents inclusive of tuition and fees, room and board as well as books and supplies. Personal expense is estimated at $ 3,438.00. Resident graduate students have a total expected cost of attendance of $ 21,290.00 while non-resident graduate students’ cost is estimated at $ 33,780.00.
For more information about admissions, financial aid or online learning opportunities such as distance education degree programs and online classes, please contact Iowa State University.
