School Overview
Idaho State University (ISU) was founded in 1901 and is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution. Located in Pocatello, Idaho, USA, this public university attracts students from all over the world. The main campus is in the town of Pocatello, with satellite campuses in Twin Falls, Idaho Falls, and Meridian.
With students coming from around the globe, ISU's enrollment of 14,489 (Fall 2011) makes ISU the second-biggest major university (for the state of Idaho) in terms of full-time enrollment. ISU's student-teacher ratio is 17 to 1.
ISU traces its roots back to March 11, 1901, when Gov. Frank Hunt gave the green light to Senate Bill 53. This legislation established the Academy of Idaho, which opened on May 1, 1901. Today it is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Academics
ISU has six colleges with more than 285 programs. Some of the more popular areas of academic study are pharmacy and technology, business, engineering, education, performing and visual arts, humanities, and natural and physical sciences.
The school is broken up into seven colleges and departments:
- School of Arts and Letters
- School of Business
- College of Education
- College of Science and Engineering
- Division of Health Sciences
- College of Technology
- Graduate School
Financial Aid
ISU offers around $10 million in scholarship disbursements yearly. It also offers varying kinds of federal financial aid, including loans, grants and work-study.
Library
The Eli M. Oboler Library was completed in 1977 and named for its director in 1983. It has more than one million volumes, 4,573 active subscriptions and 242 computers.
Athletics
Known as the Bengals, the ISU teams compete as a member of the Big Sky Conference in the NCAA Division I FCS. In addition to winning the NCAA Division I-AA national title in football, ISU has also garnered national titles in boxing.
Student Housing
Residence halls at ISU include Owen Hall, Turner Hall, Nichols Hall and Rendezvous Hall. On-campus student apartments include Puling Courts, Ridge Crest Townhomes, McIntosh Manor and Schubert Heights.
Family-student housing may be found at Pulling Courts, Ridge Crest and McIntosh Manor.
General Information
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Admission Office 921 South 8th Stop 8270 Pocatello, ID 83209-8270 (208) 282-2475 Fax: (208) 282-4511 [email protected] Contact: Laura McKenzie Director |
Main Address 921 South 8th Avenue Pocatello, ID 83209 (208) 282-0211 www.isu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 10,547 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,551 Degree-seeking undergrads: 9,249 Graduate enrollment: 1,863 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 82% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 53% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General A,B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric A,B Communications Technologies Graphic/Printing Equipment Operation A,C Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – Specific Applications A,C Construction Trades Carpentry A,C Education Early Childhood Education B Engineering Civil Engineering B Engineering Technologies Civil Engineering/Technology A,C English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General A,B Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Management A,C Foreign Language & Literature American Sign Language (ASL) A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General A,B Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance A Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General A,B Mechanic & Repair Technologies Aircraft Powerplant Technology A,C Personal & Culinary Services Cosmetology C Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry A,B Precision Production Trades Machine Tool Technology A,C Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies A Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Idaho State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (208) 282-2700 |
| Website: | www.isu.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.isu.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83209 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 12,402 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 29% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 5,991 (48% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $7,872 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $24,168 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 92% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,965 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Idaho State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Idaho State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | ||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 10 | 6 | 8 | 4 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | 2 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 6 | 4 | 8 | ||
| Construction Trades | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Education | 5 | 1 | 23 | 12 | 3 |
| Engineering | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 13 | 12 | 12 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | 5 | 4 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 15 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 5 |
| History | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 4 | 5 | 3 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 9 | 6 | 5 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Precision Production | 5 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 6 | 2 | ||
| Grand total | 93 | 71 | 129 | 63 | 20 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Idaho State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $7,872 |
| Out-of-state | $24,168 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,926 |
| Out-of-state | $26,222 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,294 | 92% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,197 | 85% | $6,965 |
| Student loan aid | 678 | 48% | $5,168 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 5,377 | 52% | $6,990 |
| Federal student loans | 3,749 | 36% | $6,779 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Idaho State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Idaho State University students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Idaho State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 12,402 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 10,353 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,049 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Idaho State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- Dental Laboratory Technology (DT)
- Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation
- Massage
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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