145x97
  • AVG. GMAT SCORE
    516
  • Program Cost
    $6,876
    $ $ $ $ $
  • Enrollment
    75
Contact Information
400 Locust Street
Capital Square Building, Suite 160
Des Moines, Iowa 50309, United States
Website

The College of Business at Iowa State University prepares tomorrow's business leaders by providing students the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a complex, technology-driven, global society. Students benefit from nationally-recognized faculty and professional staff who are dedicated, approachable, and responsive; creating an unmatched business education experience. The Gerdin Business Building is equipped with state-of-the-art classroom technology, including securities trading, information systems, and market research laboratories, allowing students and faculty to replicate real-world business situations.

Quick Stats

  • Yield
    81%
  • Selectivity
    93%

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About Iowa State University

Admissions: Can I get in?

Post-Grad Work Experience
  • Average 61
  • Median 50
  • Middle 80% 15 to 109
Admissions Selectivity
93% College of Business 70% Average Across All Schools
516 Average GMAT Score
  • Applied
  • Accepted
Average Score
63% 506
65% 516
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Total Applications
  • Applied
  • Accepted
  • Accepted Apps Enrolled
100% 46
93% 93
81% 81.0
Female
43% 43
International
6% 6
Wait-listed
100% 0
Importance of Application Elements
  • GPA / Undergrad Transcripts Very Important
  • Resume / Work Experience Very Important
  • Interviews Not Considered
  • Application Essay Important
  • Recommendations Important
  • GMAT Scores Important
Pre-MBA Careers
Finance / Accounting
24% 24
General Management
19% 19
Operations
19% 19
Other
11% 11
Management
11% 11
Marketing / Sales
11% 11
Consulting
5% 5
GMAT Scores
  • All Applicants
  • Accepted
770 to 800
0% 0
0% 0
740 to 769
3% 3
3% 3
710 to 739
0% 0
0% 0
680 to 709
0% 0
0% 0
650 to 679
2% 2
3% 3
620 to 649
8% 8
9% 9
590 to 619
5% 5
6% 6
560 to 589
14% 14
15% 15
530 to 559
3% 3
3% 3
500 to 529
19% 19
20% 20
Under 500
46% 46
41% 41
English Language Requirements
600 Minimum TOEFL Score
English Proficiency Required: Yes
Minimum English Proficiency Score: No
Accepted Tests
  • IELTS
  • TOEFL Internet Based Test
  • TOEFL Paper-based Test

Tuition: Can I afford it?

Resident
$ $ $ $ $
$6,876
Total Program Cost
  • Price/Credit $524
Non-Resident
$ $ $ $ $
Total Program Cost
0 Full Tuition Scholarships
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Academics: What will I learn?

Faculty
  • All Teachers
  • Tenured
Total Number of Teachers
0%
0%
Students in Core Classes
College of Business 35 Average Across All Schools
Top 3 Teaching Methods
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Concentrations and Specializations
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Marketing
Top Areas of Study
  • Finance
  • Management Information Systems
  • Marketing
  • Strategy
  • Supply Chain Management
Requirements for Graduation
  • Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
  • Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average
Program Logistics
  • Credits required for graduation 48
  • Average # of months to complete program 32
  • Six-Year completion rate 80%
  • Max time allowed to complete 60
  • Separate Full-Time MBA Yes
  • Distance learning No
Time Classes Offered
  • Evenings
Semester Classes Offered
  • Fall, Spring, Summer
Technology Improvements
  • Classroom capturing technology. New media controller units installed in each classroom.

Students: Who are my classmates?

No Part-time students have a campus area
Ethnicity of Students
White
94% 94
Asian American
3% 3
Activities
Professional Clubs
Networking Clubs

Alumni: How strong is my network?

No Individual alumni gift in excess of $10 Million in the last 12 months

Employer data includes graduates and current students.