CAMPUS · AMES, IA · PUBLIC

Iowa State University

89.1%

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Transfer Admission Overview

Transferring to Iowa State University is an option for students who started at another institution.

89.1%

Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to Iowa State University: Step by Step

Research Requirements

Check Iowa State University's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.

Maintain a Strong GPA

Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.

Complete Prerequisites

Take the general education and major prerequisites that Iowa State University expects.

Write a Compelling Essay

Explain why you want to transfer and why Iowa State University specifically.

Get Strong Recommendations

Ask professors who know your work well.

Apply on Time

Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

Iowa State University Transfer FAQs

What is Iowa State University's transfer acceptance rate?

Iowa State University does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 89.1%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.

What GPA do I need to transfer to Iowa State University?

With a 89.1% freshman acceptance rate, Iowa State University typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.0+ with passing grades in core requirements. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.

When are Iowa State University transfer application deadlines?

Most US colleges including Iowa State University accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check Iowa State University's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.

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Other Colleges in IA

Grinnell College

12.7% accept · Grinnell

University of Iowa

84.7% accept · Iowa City

Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. Iowa State University is not affiliated with DeepColleges.