About Idaho State University
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
12,363
Website
www.isu.edu/Accreditation
NWCCU
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Idaho State University, Idaho, Pocatello, a public institution founded in the year 1901, provides high-quality study and great research opportunities to its students. Idaho State University offers both undergraduate & graduate programs. Idaho State University which was founded in 1901 attracts students and applicants from around the world. Offering more than 250 programs, ISU offers high-quality education and is regarded as the primary institution in health professions. The University is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research institution.
Idaho State University is a public institution based on research that nurtures creativity and scholarly endeavors through academic instructions. The University encourages new knowledge, artistic works, and research. Idaho State University offers professions in health, biomedical, and pharmaceutical sciences, environmental science, and energy programs.
Idaho State University has a total of 12,805 students. 59% full-time students & 41% part-time students.Apart from academics Idaho State University also cultivates professional, artistic, and co-curricular opportunities.
Idaho State University has an open school policy hence they have few admissions criteria for the applicants and the college admits almost all the applicants as long as the minimum requirements are met. The student to faculty ratio at Idaho State University is 13:1. Idaho State University, the most popular majors are Health Professions, Business, Education, Engineering Technology. On average an Idaho State University alumni after 10 years of graduation earn about $42,300.
Accreditation
Idaho State University has been accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities regionally. Regional accreditation is a process of quality assurance and institutional improvement.
Located in Pocatello, Idaho, Idaho State University is a public university. Interestingly, Idaho State University has an ethnically diverse student population. At ISU around 72% are white, 13% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 5% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity. And, at the university, around 78% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 57% of the students are females and 43% are males. Stacy Dragila, Dirk Koetter, Jared Allen, and Merril Hoge are some of the well-known alumni of the school. Several other achievers owe their success to this university. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, ISU offers around 696 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.Rankings
As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. It is generally considered that the ranking of any university helps a prospective student in a lot of ways. While taking admission to a particular college/university, its ranking helps the student determine various factors that include its research excellence, the performance of its students after completion of the degree, student experience, and academic success. The rankings by US News and Forbes are considered trustworthy by applicants as well as experts. Idaho State University, however, doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of US News and Forbes.
Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
FALSE
High School GPA
N/A
Accept Common App
None
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$13,349
Average Annual Cost
$5,645
Books And Supplies
$1,000
Other Fees
$1,775
Room And Board
$7,207
Budget For Other Expenses
$5,921
Total One Year Cost
$21,548
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to ISU. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $30,808. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
63%
Part-Time Retention Rate
42%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$2,688
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
135 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
131 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
78 Graduates
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...
78 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
69 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
66 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...
53 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
50 Graduates
Biology, General
48 Graduates
Psychology, General
47 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
44 Graduates
Precision Metal Working
42 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
40 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
37 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
37 Graduates
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursi...
36 Graduates
Allied Health and Medical Assisting...
34 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
33 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
32 Graduates
Electromechanical Instrumentation a...
30 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
30 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
29 Graduates
Environmental Control Technologies/...
28 Graduates
Marketing
28 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
27 Graduates
Social Work
27 Graduates
Dental Support Services and Allied...
25 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
25 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
24 Graduates
Political Science and Government
24 Graduates
Business Operations Support and Ass...
23 Graduates
Civil Engineering
23 Graduates
Cosmetology and Related Personal Gr...
23 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
21 Graduates
Business/Commerce, General
20 Graduates
Sociology
20 Graduates
Electrical Engineering Technologies...
19 Graduates
Computer Science
17 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
17 Graduates
Anthropology
16 Graduates
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...
15 Graduates
Civil Engineering Technologies/Tech...
13 Graduates
Drafting/Design Engineering Technol...
13 Graduates
Physics
13 Graduates
Computer/Information Technology Adm...
12 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
12 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
12 Graduates
History
12 Graduates
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therap...
12 Graduates
Computer Systems Networking and Tel...
11 Graduates
Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...
11 Graduates
American Sign Language
10 Graduates
Legal Support Services
9 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
8 Graduates
Chemistry
8 Graduates
Economics
8 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...
8 Graduates
Nuclear Engineering
8 Graduates
International/Global Studies
7 Graduates
Music
7 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
6 Graduates
Nuclear Engineering Technologies/Te...
6 Graduates
Philosophy
6 Graduates
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement,...
5 Graduates
Mathematics
5 Graduates
Public Health
5 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
4 Graduates
Computer Engineering Technologies/T...
3 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
3 Graduates
Engineering-Related Technologies
2 Graduates
Fire Protection
2 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
2 Graduates
Statistics
2 Graduates
Computer Software and Media Applica...
1 Graduates
Dance
1 Graduates
Electrical and Power Transmission I...
1 Graduates
Engineering Technology, General
1 Graduates
Homeland Security
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
10,401
Socio-Economic Diversity
33%
Part-time
41%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$52,464 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
11%
Averege Housing Cost
$2,850/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,357/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,357/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Bengal Tiger
School Colors
orange and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Sky Conference
Total Male Athletes
137
Total Female Athletes
126
Intramural Sports
25
Sports Club
55
Sports Team (Men)
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. At ISU, $7,454 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 43% male and 57% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$30,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$35,700/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$92 - 395
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$6,489
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,489
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,025
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,477
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$5,236
$30K - $48K
$4,414
$48K - $75K
$2,152
$75K - $110K
$213
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$737,303
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$2,930,297
The financial aid department of Idaho State University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,627, whereas the financial aid is $4,276. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $3,396 as well as institutional aid worth $4,276. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at ISU based on students' financial needs add up to $737,303 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $2,930,297.
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