Iowa State is an international university with a friendly welcoming personality. Students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries come to Ames, Iowa, to choose from 100 majors, study with world-class scholars and hone their leadership skills in 800+ student organizations. Iowa State offers a great environment where students can enjoy reaching their potential and discovering their passions.
- #263 Ranking
- 116 Masters
- 1,733 Academic Staff
- 31,013 Students
- 3,411 Students (int'l)
- 13,646 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (40)
- M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry
- M.Sc. Animal Science
- M.Sc. Applied Mathematics
- M.Sc. Applied Physics
- M.Sc. Astrophysics
- M.Sc. Biochemistry
- M.Sc. Biophysics
- M.Sc. Condensed Matter Physics
- M.Sc. Earth Science
- M.Sc. Entomology
- M.Sc. Environmental Science
- M.Sc. Forestry
- M.Sc. Genetics and Genomics
- M.Sc. High Energy Physics
- M.Sc. Horticulture
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Meat Science
- M.Sc. Microbiology
- M.Sc. Neuroscience
- M.Sc. Nuclear Physics
- M.Sc. Plant Biology
- M.Sc. Plant Breeding
- M.Sc. Plant Breeding (Online)
- M.Sc. Plant Pathology
- M.A.T. Science Education
- M.Sc. Statistics
- M.Sc. Sustainable Agriculture
- M.Sc. Toxicology
- M.Sc. Veterinary Microbiology
- M.Sc. Wildlife Ecology
Agriculture & Forestry (16)
- M.Sc. Agricultural Economics
- M.Sc. Agricultural Education
- M.Sc. Agricultural Meteorology
- M.Sc. Agronomy
- M.Sc. Animal Physiology
- M.Sc. Animal Science
- M.Sc. Fisheries Biology
- M.Sc. Forestry
- M.Sc. Horticulture
- M.Sc. Meat Science
- M.Sc. Sustainable Agriculture
- M.Sc. Veterinary Pathology
Business & Management (16)
- Macc Accounting
- M.Sc. Agricultural Economics
- M.Sc. Agronomy
- M.Sc. Applied Mathematics
- Master Business Analytics
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. Engineering Management
- M.F.S. Family Financial Planning
- MFin Finance
- M.B.A. Ivy MBA
Engineering & Technology (16)
- M.Engr Aerospace Engineering
- M.Sc. Biophysics
- M.Sc. Civil Engineering
- M.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- M.Eng. Energy Systems Engineering
- M.Sc. Engineering Management
- M.Eng. Engineering Mechanics
- M.Sc. Industrial Engineering
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Engr. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Nuclear Physics
- M.Engr. Systems Engineering
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (15)
- M.Sc. Agricultural Meteorology
- M.Sc. Earth Science
- M.Sc. Environmental Science
- M.Sc. Geology
- M.Sc. Meteorology
- M.Sc. Plant Breeding
- M.Sc. Plant Breeding (Online)
- M.Sc. Plant Pathology
- M.Sc. Soil Science
- M.Sc. Sustainable Agriculture
- MDesSE Sustainable Environments
- M.Sc. Toxicology
- M.Sc. Wildlife Ecology
Education & Training (13)
- M.Sc. Agricultural Education
- M.A.T. Science Education
- M.F.S. Youth Development
Medicine & Health (13)
- M.Sc. Animal Physiology
- M.Sc. Diet and Exercise
- M.A. Gerontology
- M.Sc. Gerontology (online)
- M.Sc. Immunobiology
- M.Sc. Kinesiology
- M.Sc. Nutritional Sciences
- M.Sc. Veterinary Microbiology
- M.Sc. Veterinary Pathology
Arts, Design & Architecture (11)
- MArch Architecture
- MFA Graphic Design
- M.I.D. Industrial Design
- M.F.A. Integrated Visual Arts
- M.A. Interior Design
- M.L.A. Landscape Architecture
- M.R.E.D. Real Estate Development
- MUD Urban Design
Applied Sciences & Professions (7)
- M.F.S. Family Financial Planning
- M.Sc. Nutritional Sciences
- M.R.E.D. Real Estate Development
- M.Sc. Sociology
Computer Science & IT (7)
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Information Systems
- M.Sc. Statistics
Social Sciences (7)
- M.Sc. Agricultural Economics
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.Sc. Economics
- MFin Finance
- M.A. Political Science
- M.Sc. Rural Sociology
- M.Sc. Sociology
Humanities (6)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (4)
- M.T.R. Athletic Training
- M.Sc. Diet and Exercise
- M.Sc. Event Management
- M.Sc. Hospitality Management
Journalism & Media (1)
About
History
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.
Education
Iowa State's academic offerings are administered through eight colleges that offer 100 bachelor's degree programs, 112 master's degree programs and 83 at the Ph.D. level. Iowa State offers one professional degree program:veterinary medicine.
The colleges also provide opportunities for students to learn and grow through internships, learning communities, international study and association with outstanding faculty members.
Research
Iowa State is home to:
- The world’s first electronic digital computer and the encoding process essential to nearly all FAX machines
- The U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory
- The world’s largest tornado simulator for wind energy research
- The world’s highest resolution immersive virtual reality lab
- The largest concentration of faculty involved in sustainable agriculture teaching and research
- Cystorm, a super computer that performs more than 28 trillion calculations per second
- The Bioeconomy Institute, a leader in developing new sources of energy, fuels, and other products from renewable resources
- Breakthrough discoveries on the effects of video game violence on youth.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
263 -26
2022
237 -6
2021
231
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
401
2022
401
2021
401
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
481 13
2022
494 47
2021
541
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
501 -200
2021
301 -100
2020
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Additionally, the Grants Hub has numerous resources available for researchers and staff, which are aggregated in this section of the website. These resources are accessible through the links on the right and include tips,FAQ lists,useful links,and templates. Reviewing these resources and contacting the Grants Hub can be helpful early steps when planning a proposal or managing an award.
Housing services
In the Department of Residence, we understand how important living on-campus is to the student experience. Living on campus is so much more than a room! You’re part of a community, our staff is here to support you,it’s easy to get involved, and statistics show that on-campus students have a lot going for them.
Almost 95% of all new freshmen live on-campus and almost 50% of current residents decide to come back to on-campus housing for the next year.This is the greatest compliment our residents could give us! This is especially incredible when you consider that no one is required to live on-campus at ISU!
Library services
- Volumes held: 2,882,167
- Books purchased annually: 18,582
- Journals received annually: 112,491
- Electronic journals: 100,544
- Microform units: 3,534,584
- Photographs & slides: 1,058,219
- Films and videos: 36,977
- Audio materials: 19,467
- General Collection: 27 miles of books
- Manuscripts & archives: 22,389 linear ft.
- Aerial photos & maps: 99,546
ICT services
The Studio last week had a new, high-speed WiFi router installed in our ceiling. Now, the Studio's better for meetings and small-group work which relies on wireless network collaboration.
Medical services
Student Health is a full-service health center staffed with physicians, advanced registered nurse practitioners, and trained healthcare professionals available to see you for your primary health care needs.
Student Health specializes in students. We understand the unique needs of students – things like offering more same-day and next-day appointments than traditional family practice clinics.
Student Life
Campus life
The Student Activities Office manages the recognition process and event authorization for more than 825 student organizations. Student Activities also provides arts and entertainment programming at the Memorial Union, including the Maintenance Shop (live music venue), Underground (bowling and billiards) and Workspace (arts and crafts center).
Sports facilities
Iowa State fields 18 varsity squads in the Big 12 Conference, the nation's premier athletics league. A strong fan base helps the Cyclones continuously break attendance records and earn top honors in national online polls ranking the best "student spirit" (Hilton Coliseum) and "most dominant mascot on Earth" (Cy).
Student clubs
The Student Union Board, a student-run organization, hosts more than 300 events annually with more than 50,000 participants. This includes the popular Cyclone Cinema movie series. In 2015, Iowa State’s solar car organization — Team PrISUm — won a national racing title.
Accreditation
We pride ourselves on giving you a hands-on, practical education that will prepare you for a job right after graduation. The Aerospace Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Student Reviews
Iowa State University: College of Design the good & bad
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Iowa State University is a beautiful and welcoming campus. The college of design pushes their students and you learn well-rounded skills for the job force. My only complaint was some professors/classes felt unorganized. These classes felt like they didn't give students the breadth of knowledge that they should have.
Iowa Student
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The university has a big campus and the education is great from my experience. The instructors are very helpful and they really tend to your needs as a student.
Overall experience
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Overall the school is great. The professor are ever helping and understanding
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