Iowa State University

The BS in Computer Science at Iowa State University prepares students for graduate study in Computer Science and for various businesses, industry, and government positions including Information Technologists, Computer Scientists, and Software Developers. Students must have high school education to take admissions in BS in CS at Iowa. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required from Indian applicants. Students who wish to enter ISU directly from high school must also meet the minimum high school requirements for admission as given below:4 years of English language (Focus on Writing, Speaking, and Reading as well as an understanding and appreciation of Literature)3 years of Mathematics (Including one year each of Algebra, Geometry, and Advanced Algebra)3 years of Science (Including at least two years of courses that emphasize elements of Chemistry, Biology or Physics)2 years of Social Studies

Some of the scholarships that are offered by ISU to international students are given below:International Merit Awards: These scholarships are awarded to those undergraduate students who have demonstrated strong academic achievement and outstanding talent or achievements. The award of achievement is USD up to USD 40,000 and the award of distinction is up to USD 16,000International Excellence Awards: International first-year students who have been granted admission to ISU will be automatically awarded these renewable merit scholarships for high-achieving applicants on the basis of high school GPA and SAT or ACT score submitted. Under this, President’s Award for International Student Excellence is USD 48,000 and for Dean’s Award for International Students is USD 40,000Also Read: Scholarships to Study in the USA for International Students 

Iowa State University tuition fees for international students are given below:Courses1st Year Tuition FeesBE / BTech (20 courses)INR 21.4 L - 26.2 LBBA (14 courses)INR 21.4 L - 24.2 LBA (11 courses)INR 21.4 L - 22.5 LBJMC (4 courses)INR 21.4 L - 22.5 LB.Arch (2 courses)INR 21.4 L - 22.9 LBFA (2 courses)INR 21.4 L - 22.5 LMS (46 courses)INR 21.5 L - 34.9 LBSc (29 courses)INR 21.4 L - 22.5 LMA (12 courses)INR 20.2 L - 24.2 LMIM (3 courses)INR 24.2 L - 42.4 LMBA/PGDM (1 course)INR 27.6 LLiving Expenses (Estimated for 2023-2024)Undergraduate Students Living Expenses: USD 15,575 (Around INR 13 lakh)Cost of Living for Graduate Students (Estimated Expenses)ParticularsGraduate StudentsFood & HousingUSD 10,018 (Around INR 8 lakh)Books, Course Materials, Supplies & EquipmentUSD 1,091 (Around INR 90k)Expected Personal ExpensesUSD 6,000 (Around INR 5 lakh)Also Read: Cost of Living in USA for International Students 

Iowa State University requirements for Indian students are given below:Undergraduate Applicants Minimum Academic RequirementsA minimum equivalent GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 scale or B is required for Iowa State University admissions to undergraduate coursesGeneral Scale: 50%India School Certificate: 6 on a scale of 1-9CBSE / CCE: B2 on a scale of A1 to E2National Institute of Open Schooling SSSE: 61 out of 100, D on a scale of A-I, or GoodAdmission DecisionAn admission decision of Iowa State University may be based on the transcripts for the 3 years before the final year of high school along with other supporting documentsOther Details The applicants are required to achieve the Higher Secondary Certificate, or its equivalent, and submit complete final official transcripts confirming the completion of high school along with Class 10 and 12 board exam resultsStandardized exam scoresACT / SAT test scores (Optional policy)Minimum High School preparation 4 years of native language3 years of Mathematics (Including beginning algebra, geometry and advanced algebra)3 years of Science (Including 2 years of courses that focused on Biology, Chemistry or Physics elements)2 years of Social Studies (3 years of applicants to ISU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences)Applicants to majors in the LAS and Engineering colleges should have 2 years of a single foreign language (English can be used if its not the native language)Graduate Applicants A bachelor’s or higher degreeInternational degrees must be comparable to the US bachelor’s degree or higher degree3 years degree from India, Canada (excluding Quebec), Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan are not accepted. 3-year degrees from other countries will be reviewed on an individual basis)Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required for Iowa State University admission