To be eligible for undergraduate admission at Iowa State University, applicants must complete a core curriculum including 4 years of English, 3 years of math (including algebra and geometry), 3 years of science (with 2 being lab-based), and 2 years of social studies. A minimum high school GPA of 2.0 is required, though competitive programs may require higher standards.
International students must demonstrate English proficiency via TOEFL (71+), IELTS (6.0+), or equivalent. Graduate programs have varying criteria, often requiring a bachelor’s degree, minimum GPA (often 3.0), and program-specific prerequisites like GRE/GMAT scores or recommendation letters.
