Idaho State University

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About Idaho State University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Idaho State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Pocatello, Idaho. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,818, and admissions are selective. The university offers 131 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 39%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,928, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $23,382.

Pocatello, ID

$5,928

Avg in-state
tuition

$23,382

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

67%

Retention Rate Insight

67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

39%

Graduation Rate Insight

39% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores--

High school transcript--

High school rank--

Letter of recommendation--

High school GPA--

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep program--

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

13k

Students enrolled

59%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

73%

Unknown

5%

Black

1%

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

39%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

59

Total Online Enrollment

7,110

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

86% On-campus

14% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold5% online

AssociateCheck Bold10% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold17% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold11% online

Master'sCheck Bold32% online

DoctorateCheck Bold4% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

86%

State Grant Aid

20%

Institution Grant Aid

75%

Pell Grant

39%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$2,668
State Grant Aid$3,414
Institution Grant Aid$5,363
Pell Grant Aid$4,451

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debtafter graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

3.5%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Tennis
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
7Engineering.
8Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
9English Language And Literature/Letters.
10Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
13Health Professions And Related Programs.
14History
15History.
16Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
17Legal Professions And Studies.
18Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
19Mathematics And Statistics.
20Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians.
21Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
22Natural Resources And Conservation.
23Philosophy And Religious Studies.
24Physical Sciences.
25Precision Production.
26Psychology.
27Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
28Security And Protective Services.
29Social Sciences.
30Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.