Degrees Offered:
- Master of Community Development (M.C.D.)
- Online Master of Community Development (M.C.D.)
How long does it take to earn a degree?
- Median time to earn the master’s: 0.3 year (Methods)
Melissa Stenstrom
msten@iastate.edu515-294-3366
Student Recruiter
Iowa State University
159 College of Design
Ames, IA 50011-3094
Iowa State University
159 College of 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:
- 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 Requirements
Application Deadlines:
Rolling admission. Allow at least six weeks for review.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.