Interior Design

Program Information:

Program Statement:

The national ranked Department of Interior Design at Iowa State University offers the following graduate degrees: 1. MFA in Interior Design: A terminal, post-professional degree emphasizing advanced creative achievement. This degree can be completed in as few as five semesters; 2. MA in Interior Design: A post-professional degree emphasizing applied design research and analysis; 3. First-Professional MA in Interior Design: Combines entry-level preparation with advanced knowledge of design analysis and research options.

Degrees Offered:

Master of Arts (M.A.)
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)

How long does it take to earn a degree?

Median time to earn the master’s: 2.8 years (Methods)

Program Contact:

Contact: Melissa Stenstrom
Phone: 515-294-7415
E-mail Address:

Mailing Address:

Student Recruiter I
Iowa State University
715 Bissell Road
159 Design
Ames, IA 50011-3094

Admission Requirements:

Graduate College Requirements:

4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
Academic Records/Transcripts
Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

Resume or CV
Digital portfolio
Three letters of recommendation
Program Requires GRE: No
Program Requires GMAT: No
Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

Financial Statement: Application

English Proficiency Minimum:

TOEFL Paper (PBT)	550
TOEFL Internet (iBT)	79
IELTS	6.5
PTE	53
Duolingo (approved through spring 2025)	105

Application Information:

Application Deadlines:

Please submit your application by February 1 for priority admission consideration and for graduate assistantship consideration. Spring and summer entry not available.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

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