Iowa State University

Iowa State University

Prospective Students

 

Admission Requirements and Recommendations for the College of Engineering

 

Current High School Admission Requirements:
English/Language Arts - 4 years
Foreign Language - none*
Science - 3 years, including one year each of two of the following fields: biology, chemistry, and physics
Social Studies - 2 years 
Math - 3 years, including one year each of algebra, geometry, and advanced algebra

*New: Beginning Fall 2009, the College of Engineering will require 2 years of a single foreign language.

 

Recommended High School Courses:
English/Language Arts - 4 years
Foreign Language - 2 years of a single foreign language
Science - 4 years, including biology, chemistry, physics and a laboratory experience
Social Studies - 3 years 
Math - 4 years. We recommend a 4th year of math such as trigonometry, pre-calculus, analysis, calculus, or advanced math.

 

Office of Admissions - Admission Requirements
Additional details and application procedures

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Prospective Undergraduate Students
engineering@iastate.edu

Prospective Graduate Students
engrgrad@iastate.edu

Enrollment Services and
Precollegiate Programs

112 Marston Hall
Ames, IA 50011
515 294.8355

Iowa State University
Office of Admissions
800.262.3810

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