How do I get to where I'm going?
Jim Plotzke
What will I study at ISU?
- Aerospace Engineering
- ISU has an aerospace engineering program
- ranked 43rd nationally for engineering
Location of ISU
- Ames, IA
- 121 miles from Osage, IA
Size of ISU
- undergraduate population of 27,659
- average class size of 33 students
- student to faculty ratio of 15:1
- campus size of 1,795 acres
- 19 residents' halls
What test score is required for admission?
- The ACT is used to calculate RAI scores
- If the SAT is taken instead, it will be converted to ACT equivalent scores
- All incoming students must take the ALEKS math-placement test.
Grade Point Average
- There is no GPA requirement for ISU, but GPA is factored into your RAI score.
- The average enrolled freshman GPA is 3.55
Foreign Language Requirement
- Students applying for admission to the College of Engineering or College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two years of a single foreign language.
- Engineering students who do not have 2 years of a single foreign language study in high school must take college-level language. (1-2 colleges semesters)
Math Requirement
- 3 years of math
- One year of each: algebra, geometry, and advanced algebra
Science Requirement
- 3 years of science
- One year of 2 different of the following: biology, chemistry, and physics
Social Studies Requirement
- 2 years
- no special class requirements
English Requirement
- 4 years
- Classes emphasizing writing, speaking, and reading, as well as an understanding and appreciation of literature
College Visit
- ISU has daily visits throughout the entire year
- offers certain visit days with more tours and student question boards
- I have not been on a visit to this campus
- I currently have one scheduled for June 11th
Cost
- Tuition & Fees: $7,736
- Room & Board: $8,070
- Books & Supplies: $1,034
- Anticipated Personal Expenses: $2,430
- Total Expected Cost of Attendance: $19,270
How will I pay for college?
- potential ISU scholarship: Baker, Raymond F. Scholarship for Excellence (class rank scholarship)
- potential scholarship from elsewhere: Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship (essay contest)
- Financial aid scholarship deadline is March 1st (year of enrollment)
- I will also fill out the FAFSA: free application for student aid, gov. form that determines financial aid eligibility. This is important because the money does not need to be repaid.
What are three reasons I like this school?
- close to home
- good engineering program
- in-state tuition
Resources
What will I study at UI?
I will study Aerospace Engineering at UI.
UI has an Aerospace Engineering program.
It is ranked 7th in the nation for engineering.
Location of IU
Size of IU
the population of undergraduates is 32,294
66.5% of classes have fewer than 25 people
4,552 acres in size
22 residence halls
What test score is required for admission?
UI requires an ACT or SAT score
All new freshmen must take the ALEKS math exam
Grade Point Average
There is no minimum GPA requirement for UI, but due to the selectivity of admission to the college, it is best to maintain a high average.
Average GPA of students at UI is 3.59
Foreign Language Requirement
2 years of one foreign language is required to be admitted.
If 2 years have not been taken, the student must take college foreign language classes.
Math Requirement
3.5 years of math, including trigonometry or higher required for the college of engineering.
Science Requirement
2 years of science
must be ''lab sciences'': chemistry, physics, etc.
Social Studies Requirement
2 years
no special requirements
English Requirement
4 years
core classes
College Visit
UI offers all-day campus visits, including a specialized engineering college visit.
I have been on a campus visit.
Cost
Tuition and fees: $15,636 - 20,640
Books and supplies: $1,200
Room and board (10 meals/week): $11,010
Other expenses: $2,500
Total Estimated Cost: $30,346-$35,350
How will I pay for college?
potential scholarship from UI: Illinois Engineering Premier Scholarship, merit based
potential scholarship from elsewhere: I don't want to pay for college scholarship, lottery based
deadline for financial aid application submission is June 19 of enrolled year
I will also fill out the FAFSA: free application for student aid, gov. form that determines financial aid eligibility. This is important because the money does not need to be repaid.
What are three reasons I like this school?
Amazing engineering program
great internships and chances to study abroad
I love the campus and surrounding area