Overview

The History programme at Iowa State University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the past while equipping them with essential skills for the modern workforce. Through this degree, learners engage with diverse historical periods ranging from medieval kingdoms to contemporary global developments. The curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, analytical writing, and sophisticated project management abilities.

Why History at Iowa State University?

Students benefit from a close-knit academic community that offers the resources of a major research institution. The department features over 20 Ph.D.-level faculty members who are renowned historians and active researchers. This expertise ensures that students receive high-quality instruction in specialised areas such as military history, environmental history, and the history of science and technology.

The programme is highly flexible, allowing students to tailor their studies through independent projects or by choosing specific thematic clusters. Undergraduates have unique opportunities to participate in original scholarship, museum internships, and student teaching. The department also hosts a chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honour society, providing further networking and academic engagement.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 15293 per semester
National fee: USD 14289 per semester
Local fee: USD 4765 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum offers a broad range of subjects, allowing students to focus on specific regions or eras. Modules may include:

Military History
Science and Technology
Iowa History
Women’s and Gender History
The Holocaust
Environmental History
Mexican American History
Social Studies Education

Careers with History

Graduates from this programme are prepared for a wide variety of professional paths due to their strong foundations in research and communication. Many alumni pursue successful careers in social studies education, often working as middle or high school teachers. The degree also serves as an excellent foundation for those intending to enter law school or pursue advanced graduate studies.

Beyond education and law, graduates find rewarding roles in public history, museum curation, and archival management. The versatile skill set acquired during the programme is also highly valued in the business sector, government service, and policy-making organisations. Students receive dedicated career planning support to help them transition from academic study to their chosen professional fields.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

World Language/Elective

Humanities Choice

Math Choice

Elementary World Language

Electives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Iowa State operates on rolling admission. We strongly recommend that you apply at least six to eight weeks in advance.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ames, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.25

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General requirements

ACT composite (or converted SAT) score x 3

Cumulative GPA x 30

Number of years of high school core courses x 5

RAI (Regent Admission Index)

SAT scores will be converted to their ACT composite equivalents for this calculation.

High school GPA is expressed on a 4-point scale (you can use our GPA calculator to convert your GPA if it's not on a 4.0 scale).

The number of core high school courses is measured in years or fractions of years.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

30586 USD / year

≈ 30586 USD / year
Out-of-State

28578 USD / year

≈ 28578 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9530 USD / year

≈ 9530 USD / year

Living costs

Ames

United States

1158 - 1797 USD / month

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