International Graduate Estimated Expenses 2024 - 2025

 

With Assistantship

Full-TimeCalendar Year (12 Months)Academic Year (9 Months)One Semester (4 Months)Summer (3 Months)
TUITION & FEES

16,425

12,966

6,483

3,459

LIVING EXPENSES

24,949

18,712

8,316

6,237

TOTAL EXPENSES

41,374

31,678

14,799

9,696

 

Without Assistantship

Full-TimeAcademic Year (9 Months)One Semester (4 Months)Summer (3 Months)
TUITION & FEES

32,496

16,248

8,654

LIVING EXPENSES

18,712

8,316

6,237

TOTAL EXPENSES

51,208

24,564

14,891

 

Tuition, Fees, and Living Expenses Considerations

When considering estimated costs of attendance, please note:

  • The cost of attendance is an estimate of the costs of being enrolled for one year at Iowa State University. Estimated expenses for one academic year will be listed on the I-20 (F-1 students); estimated expenses for the full academic program will be listed on the DS-2019 (J-1 students).
  • PLEASE NOTE: the tuition expenses listed are estimates of tuition based on the “most majors” category; some majors have higher tuition and fee rates all years and some majors have an increased tuition and fee amount during subsequent years of study.
  • Student tuition, fees, and charges for room & board in university housing are set by the Iowa Board of Regents 
    • Tuition and fee estimates were obtained from the Office of the Registrar’s “most majors” category, additional fees may apply depending on specific major
    • Summer costs of attendance vary depending on each student’s situation — see Tuition and Fees for more information
  • Living Expenses may vary based on lifestyle choices of the student
    • Estimated living expenses consist of room & board, books & supplies, personal expenses and health insurance
    • Room & Board costs will vary based on housing and dining choices made by the student; more information is available from the Department of Residence and ISU Dining
    • All international students enrolled for 1 credit hour or more at Iowa State University are required to purchase the ISU Student & Scholar Medical Insurance Plan – estimated cost of medical insurance is included in the Living Expenses category above
    • Living Expenses do not include cost of international travel to and from Ames, Iowa

 

Final Semester Part-Time Estimated Expenses 2024 - 2025

One Semester8 credits7 credits6 credits5 credits4 credits3 credits2 credits1 credit
Without Assistantship*
TUITION & FEES

14,384

12,660

10,936

9,212

7,191

5,467

3,743

2,019

LIVING EXPENSES

8,316

8,316

8,316

8,316

8,316

8,316

8,316

8,316

TOTAL EXPENSES

22,700

20,976

19,252

17,528

15,507

13,783

12,059

10,335

*Per Graduate College policy, students with an assistantship will be assessed full-time tuition regardless of their number of credits enrolled in. 

 

One Summer4 credits3 credits2 credits1 credit
With or Without Assistantship
TUITION & FEES

2,733

2,122

1,511

900

LIVING EXPENSES

6,237

6,237

6,237

6,237

TOTAL EXPENSES

8,970

8,359

7,748

7,137

 

Including a Dependent

 

Dependent Expenses                                       Academic Year (9 Months)One Semester (4 Months)Summer (3 Months)
Add for spouse7,7093,5751,678
Add for spouse and 1 child14,9396,9103,356
Add for spouse and 2 children19,9729,1475,033
Add for 1 child (no spouse)7,2053,3231,678
Add for 2 children (no spouse)12,2395,5603,356

Dependent Expenses Considerations

When considering the estimated costs of dependents, please note:

  • The estimated cost for dependents listed above are for one academic year, semester, or summer and include living expenses and required Iowa State University's health insurance for all international dependents
  • Estimated expenses for one academic year will be listed on the I-20 (F-1 students); estimated expenses for the full academic program will be listed on the DS-2019 (J-1 students).
  • International students are required to enroll their spouse/domestic partner and dependent children who have traveled with them to the United States.
    • Enrollment for a spouse or child(ren) must be completed within 31 days of their arrival at ISU. Their coverage start date will be on the 1st of the month in which they arrive to the US.
    • Dependent health insurance rates can be found on the Student and Scholar Health Insurance Program website.