Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is located in Ames, IA, founded in 1879. Iowa State University, its parent institution, is four-year, public school and offers both undergraduate and graduate programs with total enrollment of 29,969.

The tuition & fees for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree program at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is $27,879 for Iowa residents and $58,777 for others in academic year 2023-2024.

Total 1,967 students applied to Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and 159 students enrolled to to school as the admission rate (ratio of enrolled applicants) is 8.08%. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.61.

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Directory Information
NameIowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Address2270 Veterinary Medicine, 1800 Christensen Drive, Ames, IA 50011
School Webhttps://vetmed.iastate.edu/future-dvm-students/apply-to-the-college/pre-veterinary-requirements/course
Founded1879
Accredited byAmerican Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Tuition & Fees

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree program tuition & fees of Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is $27,879 for Iowa residents and $58,777 for others for the academic year 2023-2024. The tuition & fees is not increased and same to last year's cost.

The following table shows the changes of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) tuition & fees along with other program cost.

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine 2024 Tuition & Fees
Iowa ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Degree Program
2019$24,536$52,502
2020$25,498$54,582
2021$25,494$54,578
2022$26,476$56,694
2023$27,879$58,777
General Program Cost
Undergraduate Programs$10,497$27,683
Graduate Programs$12,451$29,303

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine average GPA

The average GPA from enrolled students at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is 3.61. Its GPA is similar to the average of all Veterinary Medicine schools.

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Average GAP
Iowa State University College of Veterinary MedicineAll Veterinary Medicine Schools
GPA Overall3.613.64
GPA Science-3.57

How To Apply Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

To apply to Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), applicants are required to use Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS). In application process, you will submit the application components required by Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. The VMCAS application dealine for fall admission 2025 is September 18, 2023. The supplemental application deadline to the schoo is September 18, 2023. The supplemental application fee at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine $95.

The below components are required by Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine to their applicants.

  • 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

For detailed description of each component, check its admission page.

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Admission Deadline and Prerequisites
Application SystemVeterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS)
Application Fee$95
Application Deadline2023-09-18
Secondary Application Deadline2023-09-18
Admission Contacts
Address2270 Veterinary Medicine, 1800 Christensen Drive, Ames, IA 50011
Phone515-294-1242
Emailcvmadmissions@iastate.edu
Admission Pagehttps://vetmed.iastate.edu/future-dvm-students/apply-to-the-college/pre-veterinary-requirements/course
Prerequisites
English Composition (2 semesters)
Oral Communication (1 semesters)
General Chemistry (2 semesters)
Organic Chemistry (1 semesters)
Biochemistry (1 semesters)
Physics (1 semesters)
General Biology (2 semesters)
Genetics/Animal Breeding (1 semesters)
Anatomy and/or Physiology (1 semesters)
Arts, Humanities and/or Social Sciences (2 semesters)
Electives (2 semesters)