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Idaho State University

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID · City · 7,583 students
WebsiteForbes rankingScorecard
$12,193
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
39%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$45,608
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Idaho State University is a comprehensive public research institution best known as the state’s designated leader in health professions education and for its top-tier programs in pharmacy, nursing, and nuclear engineering. Benefiting from its robust Kasiska Division of Health Sciences and close research partnerships with the nearby Idaho National Laboratory, students gain exceptional access to hands-on clinical training and cutting-edge STEM research. Campus life offers a welcoming, tight-knit atmosphere centered around NCAA Division I Big Sky athletics and world-class outdoor recreation, from mountain biking to skiing in the surrounding Portneuf Range. A distinct point of pride, ISU pairs affordable, career-focused education with unique traditions and landmarks, including Holt Arena—the nation's first enclosed university stadium.

Wikipedia: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 ".

Location
Pocatello, ID, 83209 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
SLC · Salt Lake City
145 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,610$27,720
Housing & food (on campus)$7,882$7,882
Books & supplies$1,000$1,000
Cost of attendance$21,527$37,444
Average net price$12,193Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$27,720
In-state: $8,610
Housing & food (on campus)$7,882
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$37,444
In-state: $21,527
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $12,193
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.isu.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Idaho State University’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$28,774
Housing$3,450
Food$4,250
Books & supplies$1,000
Total published by the school$37,444
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,593
$30–48k
$10,011
$48–75k
$11,538
$75–110k
$14,483
$110k+
$16,288
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
39%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
19%
Back for yr 2
72%
Transferred
20%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
44% graduated · 23% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 32% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$41,377
10 yrs after entry$45,608
Debt
Median at graduation$20,039
Monthly payment$212
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$28.8k
90th percentile$45,750
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 41%Women 59%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
28%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$35,747
Independent
36%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
18%
Race & ethnicity
White
70%
Hispanic
16%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$41,377
After 10 yrs
$45,608
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing163
Psychology, General83
Business Administration, Management and Operations74
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General73
Biology, General61
English Language and Literature, General56
Accounting and Related Services52
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities49
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods38
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions37
Social Work34
Sociology32
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas31
Communication and Media Studies30
Finance and Financial Management Services28
History27
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$100M
Full-time faculty
94%
Faculty salary
$8,941/mo
Teaching spend
$14,363
per student
Federal loans
23%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R2 — high research
$17M research spending · 47 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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