Overview
Idaho State University is a public institution. Idaho State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #395-435. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,958; out-of-state tuition and fees are $25,936.
The Idaho State University campus is located in the city of Pocatello, in the southeast corner of the state, about 160 miles north of Salt Lake City. Idaho State University also has regional campuses in Meridian, Idaho Falls and Twin Falls. Students at ISU can study in more than 280 academic programs. ISU offers graduate programs in business, education and engineering, among other fields. Outside the classroom, ISU students can get involved in more than 160 campus clubs and intramural sports.
The Idaho State Bengals varsity athletic teams are members of the NCAA Division I Big Sky Conference and compete in more than a dozen sports. Before every home football game, ISU fans gather to eat, drink and enjoy live music during what's known as BengalFest. Notable alumni include Merril Hoge, ESPN commentator and former professional football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Bears.
Idaho State University is a public institution. Idaho State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #395-435. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,958; out-of-state tuition and fees are $25,936.
The Idaho State University campus is located in the city of Pocatello, in the southeast corner of the state, about 160 miles north of Salt Lake City. Idaho State University also has regional campuses in Meridian, Idaho Falls and Twin Falls. Students at ISU can study in more than 280 academic programs. ISU offers graduate programs in business, education and engineering, among other fields. Outside the classroom, ISU students can get involved in more than 160 campus clubs and intramural sports.
The Idaho State Bengals varsity athletic teams are members of the NCAA Division I Big Sky Conference and compete in more than a dozen sports. Before every home football game, ISU fans gather to eat, drink and enjoy live music during what's known as BengalFest. Notable alumni include Merril Hoge, ESPN commentator and former professional football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Bears.
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At-a-Glance
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In-state tuition and fees
$7,958
Undergraduate Enrollment
9,818
Acceptance Rate
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2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$25,936
In-State Tuition & Fees
$7,958
Room & Board
$7,626(2022-23)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
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$17,410
$17,410
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$25,936
In-State Tuition & Fees
$7,958
Room & Board
$7,626(2022-23)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
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*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
20%
13:1
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* In cases where salary data at the specific major level is unavailable, a general salary for the major category is displayed.
Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
243
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
57%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
15%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
1,710
Citations Per Publication
8:1
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Last updated 2023.
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Students
9,818
Graduate Enrollment
2,317
Total Enrollment
12,135
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
5,389
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
22%
Minority Enrollment
22%
Minority Enrollment
73%
White
14%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
2%
American Indian
2%
Asian
2%
International
2%
Unknown
1%
Black
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Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
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Sports Teams
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Fraternities
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Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
20%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
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Average Debt at Graduation
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$41,329
$41,329
Graduation Rate
20%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
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Average Debt at Graduation
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