Idaho State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Pocatello, ID

$5,928

Avg in-state tuition

$22,550

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Idaho State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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Idaho State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Pocatello, Idaho. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,575, and admissions are selective. The university offers 129 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 34%, 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 $22,550.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

63% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

34% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

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

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

12k

Students enrolled

65%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

73%

Hispanic

12%

Unknown

6%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

2%

Black

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

59%

Socio-economic diversity

47% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

20

Total Online Enrollment

7,623

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

95% On-campus

5% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 3% online

Associate Check Bold 6% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 5% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 4% online

Master's Check Bold 9% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $5,928 $22,550
Graduate $7,982 $24,604

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,000
On-campus room and board $7,214
On-campus other expenses $5,930
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,370
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,930
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $5,930

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $20,072 $36,694
Off-campus without family $21,228 $37,850
Off-campus with family $12,858 $29,480

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

79%

State Grant Aid

24%

Institution Grant Aid

70%

Pell Grant

47%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $2,999
State Grant Aid $3,320
Institution Grant Aid $5,318
Pell Grant Aid $4,331

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debt after graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

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

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

7

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

8

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

9

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

10

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

11

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

12

History

BA

MA

DOC

13

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

14

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

15

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

16

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

17

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

18

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

19

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

20

Precision Production

BA

MA

DOC

21

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

22

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

23

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

24

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

25

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.