Those from outside the U.S.A. must have an equivalent basis as determined by this University.
Preference is given to applicants who are residents of Iowa and the United States.
Reference letters, student research interests, previous graduate study grade point average, and other factors such as faculty availability will be considered in making the admission decision. Students may also be admitted from business or social science programs as determined on an individual basis. Students with a Ph.D. objective who enter with only a B.S. degree are typically first admitted to the M.S. thesis program. An accepted thesis becomes credited as meeting part of the Ph.D. requirements.