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Idaho State University

Idaho State University is a medium, public institution located in Pocatello, id. Founded in 1901, Idaho State University offers undergraduate degrees in 290 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 6,830 undergraduates
cost $7,958 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Idaho State University? Here’s what we know about who has! Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate N/A
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.38
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Idaho State University is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Biology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,958
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,626
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $5,930
Cost of attendance* $22,514
Average financial aid package $12,031
Estimated cost $10,483 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $25,936
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,626
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $5,930
Cost of attendance* $40,492
Average financial aid package $12,031
Estimated cost $28,461 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Idaho State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,830, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

12,310

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
54%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
11%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
29%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Idaho State University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83209
phone 208-282-4470
address www.isu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Idaho State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Idaho State University?

Idaho State University is located in Pocatello, id.

What is the acceptance rate at Idaho State University? 

The acceptance rate for Idaho State University is N/A.

What’s the average GPA for Idaho State University?

The average high school GPA for Idaho State University students was 3.38.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Idaho State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Idaho State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $90,056.

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