100%

Acceptance Rate

$6,489

Avg.Financial Aid

001620

FAFSA Code

Idaho State University

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    NWCCU

  • Website

    www.isu.edu/
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    12,363

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide 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.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

921 S 8th Ave

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 Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    100%

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    FALSE

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    N/A

  • Application Fee

    $50

  • Accept Common App

    None

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $50. As a general rule, securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, at Idaho State University, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello, Idaho 83209, or call (208) 282-2700.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $13,349

  • Average Annual Cost

    $5,645

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,000

  • Other Fees

    $1,775

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $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 The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

13:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

63%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

42%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$2,688

Faculty Overview

53%

Male Professors

47%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular 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

  • 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

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

10,401

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

33%

Full-time / Part-time

59% / 41%

Students Gender

Male

44%

US National: 44%

Female

56%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

73%

Unknown

5%

Black

1%

Hispanic

12%

Two or more races

3%

Non Resident alien

4%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska native

1%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

7%

Out Of State

92%

In State

1%

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 Security

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.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$30,700/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$35,700/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$8,850 - $38,015

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$92 - $395

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

86%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,489

Students Receiving Federal Grants

48%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,489

Students Receiving State Aid

16%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,025

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

66%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,477

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the 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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  • The online programs are designed focused on the education requirements of working professionals

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