Iowa State University

M.S. in Human Computer Interaction (HCI)

Deadline: Jan 15, 2027 | Application fee: $60 (domestic) / $100 (international)

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Program info

Length: 2 years (capstone option 18-24 months)
Total tuition: $64,804 / 2 year (Out-of-state) $27,440 / 2 year (In-state) (2026-27)
Location: Ames, IA
Class size: ?
Commitment: full-time
Founded in: 2002
STEM: Yes

Admission requirements

GPA3.0

SOPRequired

ResumeRequired

Recommendation3 letters

TOEFL79 (iBT before 21 Jan 2026); 4.5 on new scale

IELTS7

GREOptional

GMATNot required

PortfolioNot required

Programming skillSoftware-writing ability expected; can be gained during the programme

M.S. in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) at Iowa State University (Ames, IA) takes 2 years (capstone option 18-24 months), full-time. Total tuition is $64,804 / 2 year (Out-of-state) $27,440 / 2 year (In-state) (2026-27). GRE is optional. International applicants need a TOEFL of 79 (iBT before 21 Jan 2026); 4.5 on new scale. Application deadline: Jan 15, 2027.

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