Admission

Students collaborating on central campus.

Your path starts here

From the moment you step into the College of Design, you’ll be inspired to create change, learn by making, and expand the boundaries of art, planning, and design. You’ll build connections and work side by side with faculty and staff who are dedicated to teaching, student achievement, research, and community outreach.

We’re one of the most comprehensive design educational institutions in the United States. Everything you see around you, every minute of the day, is likely to be a product of disciplines that live and work together within the College of Design. So what are you waiting for? You’re a Cyclone in the Making.

Why the College of Design

Architecture student and professor collaborating in the Student Innovation Center atrium.

Affording college

A college degree is a major financial investment, and research shows it’s still one of the best investments a person can make. The best way to fast-track your scholarship, financial aid, and work-study opportunities is by applying early. Helping you succeed is our sole purpose at Iowa State. Once you apply, we can help identify all the financial resources that are available to you.

A prospective student and their family talk with an Iowa State University admissions representative.

A Cyclone in the Making

The best way to picture yourself on Iowa State’s campus is to visit and experience it yourself! Meet with Iowa State University students, tour the entire campus, and see our College of Design students creating and designing first-hand.