Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Ames, IA Public
Founded in 1879, Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is a public school located in Ames, Iowa. The Veterinary Medicine program at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is accredited by American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).
The 2024 tuition & fee at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is $27,879 for Iowa residents and $58,777 for out-of-state students. Compared to public Veterinary Medicine schools in U.S., its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $55,755.
Total 1,967 applied and 159 students admitted and enrolled into Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine as the admission rate is 8.08%.
At Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, the average GPA submitted by enrolled students is 3.61.

Entering Class Profile at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

The following table summarizes the entering class statistics for the last year matriculants at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Total 1,967 applicants applied to Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and 159 were accepted and enrolled to the schools. he acceptance rate, the percentage of matriculated applicants, is 8.08%.
The average GPA of enrolled students is 3.61.
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Important Information
Iowa State University College of Veterinary MedicineNational Total/Average
Admission
Applicants1,96749,419
Admitted (Interview Invited)-6,957
Matriculated1593,598
Admission Rate8.08%7.28%
Scores
GPA3.613.64
Tuition & Fees$58,777 ($27,879 in-state)$55,755 ($35,663 in-state)

2024 Veterinary Medicine Tuition & Fees

The 2024 Veterinary Medicine tuition & fees at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is $27,879 for Iowa residents and $58,777 for out-of-state students.
The tuition & fees at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine has increased by 11.95% over the past 5 years from $52,502 to $58,777.
Iowa State University has undergraduate programs and its undergraduate tuition & fees $10,497 for Iowa students and $27,683 for out-of-state students. The average graduate tuition & fees other than Veterinary Medicine is $12,451 for Iowa students and $29,303 for out-of-state students.
The following table shows the Veterinary Medicine tuition & fees over last 5 years at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Veterinary Medicine Tuition & Fees Changes at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
2020$24,536$52,502
2021$25,498$54,582
2022$25,494$54,578
2023$26,476$56,694
2024$27,879$58,777

Prerequisites for applying to Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

The courses in the table below lists prerequisite courses as examples shown in Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine admission page. For the detailed explanation, see its admission page.
Prerequisite Examples for Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Admission
SubjectHours
English Composition2 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Oral Communication1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
General Chemistry2 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Organic Chemistry1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Biochemistry1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Physics1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
General Biology 2 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Genetics/Animal Breeding1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Anatomy and/or Physiology1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Arts, Humanities and/or Social Sciences 2 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Electives2 Semester Hours
General Study Credit

Required Application Components

To apply to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, you will need to use VMCAS. The deadline for the VMCAS is 2024-09-18. Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine also requires the secondary (supplemental) application and the non-refundable application fee is $95. (Deadline: 2023-09-18)
In addition to the prerequisite courses, there are other components that you need to submit to apply to Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
See the following list for the required application component and find out how to prepare it before applying to the school.
  • VMCAS Application
  • Supplemental Application
  • Cumulative undergraduate GPA - 2.50 on a 4.00 scale
  • A minimum of 200 hours of veterinary experience
  • GRE not Required

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