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Idaho State is a public university located in Pocatello, Idaho. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 5,387 undergraduate students. The Idaho State acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing, and Health Service Preparatory Studies. Graduating 37% of students, Idaho State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $30,700.
About
POCATELLO, ID 83209
About Idaho State...
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Big Sky Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Idaho
- Pocatello
Idaho State University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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ISU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
No data available —
ACT Range
No data available —
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
No data available —
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Will You Get Into ISU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Idaho State University
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Net Price
$12,425/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,145/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
63%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.94 responses
62%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.113 responses
50%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.112 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
248 Graduates
Nursing
144 Graduates
Health Service Preparatory Studies
76 Graduates
70 Graduates
69 Graduates
Medical Laboratory Technician
51 Graduates
Biology
47 Graduates
Electrical Engineering Technician
47 Graduates
Engineering Technician
46 Graduates
Physical Therapy Technician
45 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
5
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
3
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
2
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
38%
On Campus
46%
Online
16%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,387Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
4,630
Undergrads Over 25
20%
Pell Grant
39%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
77 responses
College Student
36%
Working
21%
Determined
12%
Married with kids; Non-traditional students
12%
Smart
6%
Outgoing
4%
Robots to the power that be
4%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
42%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.124 responses
Poll
52%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.139 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
81 responses
Bengal Pride!
43%
It is a college
15%
It's great!
14%
Very in tune with student needs
7%
Great for health fields.
4%
Home away from home
2%
Perfectly fits my needs as a single mother!
2%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,700/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
37%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
87%
National
83%
88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.60 responses
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Idaho State University Reviews
Rating 3.61 out of 5 1,470 reviews
Rating 1 out of 5
If you need help with anything, good luck. Sometimes the professors will not answer your emails, the academic advisors they initially refer you to only help with a basic overview, and if you meet with a program specific advisor there is a chance that they will basically tell you its a waste of your time and theirs to apply/continue with the program. If you need help with anything on the administration side, they would rather leave you on hold until you get fed up and hang up yourself then answer your call and help you with what you need. I waited on hold for more than 45 minutes and never heard back from them. I have also had them not even bother to answer the phone and if you leave a voicemail asking for them to call you back, they will not call you back.
- Alum
- 2 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
The university itself is decently good, what I think it is best from this university is the welcoming from the biological sciences department. The professors are good and kind, and in smaller classes you will get the opportunity to talk with professors, ask to be involved in research and even get opportunities to develop your own project and start making publications.
- Sophom*ore
- 2 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
Idaho State University is extremely student oriented. The professors and the staff are always willing to help and do what they can to make college life as manageable as possible.
There are constantly activities and student run events going on so having as social college life (with or without kids) is an easy task.
The things that could change is more food options and more housing options for parents.
- Junior
- 13 days ago
