Accreditation

The Aerospace Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Aerospace and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Program educational objectives

The objectives of the Aerospace Engineering program at ISU are to produce graduates:

  • Who actively contribute to the field of aerospace, related fields or other disciplines;
  • Are critical thinkers and lifelong learners; and
  • Are aware of the societal, economic and environmental impact of their work.

Student Outcomes

At graduation, students in the Aerospace Engineering department at Iowa State University will have the following student outcomes:

  • an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  • an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
  • an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  • an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
  • an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
  • an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  • an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Undergraduate enrollment and graduation data

Academic yearFall enrollmentAnnual Graduation Data
2023-20241007
2022-2023905121
2021-2022939158
2020-2021952160
2019-2020986148
2018-2019987122

Iowa State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.