Idaho State University
Idaho State University (ISU) is a public research university in Pocatello, Idaho, United States. Founded in 1901 as the Academy of Idaho, Idaho State offers more than 250 programs at its main campus in Pocatello and locations in Meridian, Idaho Falls, and Twin Falls. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity ".
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average net price: $12,174
- Undergraduate enrollment: 12,616
- Graduation rate (150%): 35%
- Graduation rate (200%): 39%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 50%
- Student to faculty ratio: 14:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $45,608
- Median earnings (8 years): $43,759
- Median earnings (6 years): $41,377
- Control: Public
- Locale: City, small
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Pocatello, ID
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Idaho State University include Nursing, Psychology, Health Services.
- Nursing (144 bachelor's) · median earnings $73,953 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Psychology (96 bachelor's) · median earnings $46,073 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,375
- Health Services (67 bachelor's) · median earnings $48,828 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,250
- General Studies (66 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,444 4 years after graduation · median debt $30,051
- Sociology (45 bachelor's) · median earnings $32,182 4 years after graduation · median debt $29,592
- Clinical Laboratory Science (43 bachelor's) · median earnings $71,038 4 years after graduation · median debt $12,500
- Biology (40 bachelor's) · median earnings $52,171 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,041
- Audiology (40 bachelor's) · median earnings $56,720 4 years after graduation · median debt $17,901
- Secondary Education and Teaching (39 bachelor's) · median earnings $46,189 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,195
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (37 bachelor's) · median earnings $46,205 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,000
Degree mix: Business 18%, Engineering 4%, Computer Science 3%, Health 61%, Biological Sciences 4%, Psychology 8%, Communication 2%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Idaho State University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $10,593 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $10,593
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $10,011
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $11,538
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $14,483
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $16,288
- In-state tuition and fees: $8,610
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $27,720
- Books and supplies: $1,000
- On-campus room and board: $7,882
- Off-campus room and board: $8,651
- Off-campus with family: $5,930
- Typical cost of attendance: $21,527
- Sticker vs net gap: 43%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 28%
- Federal loan recipients: 23%
- Average institutional grant: $6,453
- Average federal loan: $6,906
- Median debt at graduation: $20,039
Admissions
Idaho State University has open admissions. Every applicant who applies is admitted.
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 12,616
- Women: 60%
- Commuter share (estimated): 90%
- Part-time undergraduates: 18%
- Age 25 and older: 19%
- Graduate students: 1,876
- Graduation rate: 35%
- Come back after freshman year: 72%
- First-generation: 36%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 35%
- Student to faculty: 14:1
- Professor salary: $98,348
- Associate professor salary: $88,995
- Assistant professor salary: $78,521
- On-campus housing capacity: 1,213
- Meal plan meals per week: 19
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Idaho State University acceptance rate? Idaho State University has open admissions, so the acceptance rate is 100%.
How much does Idaho State University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $10,593 a year after aid. Average net price is $12,174.
What majors does Idaho State University offer? Popular programs include Nursing, Psychology, Health Services, General Studies, Sociology.
What is the average salary after Idaho State University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,608 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Idaho State University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 50% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 35%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Idaho State University official site: https://www.isu.edu.