About Interior Design in Iowa State University

The department offers the degrees Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interior Design, Master of Arts (MA) in Interior Design, and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Interior Design.

BFA Interior Design

Emphasis is on the student's application of design processes to creatively solve problems of the interior environment based on knowledge of human safety, functional utility, and physical, psychological, and contextual fit.  Graduates in interior design are competent in visual communication (sketching, drafting, and computer-aided design), design problem solving, space planning, lighting and color specification for interiors, finish and furniture selection, detailing interior construction, and application of human factors.  The curriculum is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) as providing professional-level education.

Transfer students with studio credits from other colleges and universities must present a portfolio of work done in those courses to determine if these credits can be applied toward specific studio requirements.  Students are required to present their portfolio upon admission and prior to registration for classes.  Arrangements for this process must be made with department advisors.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must have passed high school

English language requirements 

• IELTS : 5.5
• TOEFL : 80
• PTE : 48

Iowa State University Cost of Attendance

The table below provides the average cost of attendance for undergraduate and graduate programmes for the 2022-2023 academic year: