Idaho State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1209 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #339 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #307 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 10 | In Idaho |
| #399 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 108 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 10,406
- Graduates
- 2,208
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- isu.edu
Idaho State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Idaho State University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
4,694 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,474 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Idaho State University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 8990 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1625 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 728 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 460 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 298 (2%) |
| Asian | 183 (1%) |
| Black or African American | 134 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 64 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 37 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,550
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,992 | $8,904 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,992 | $8,904 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,102 | $27,788 |
| Fee in-district | $2,364 | $2,364 |
| Fee in-state | $2,364 | $2,364 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,364 | $2,364 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,213 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,924 |
| Room charge | $3,098 |
| Meal charge | $4,826 |
Idaho State University majors
Idaho State University has granted 1,121 bachelor's degrees across 65 programs, 587 master's across 52 programs, and 192 doctorate degrees across 15 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Idaho State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 201 | 41 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 27 | 163 | 1 | 3 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 37 | 56 | ||
| Psychology, General | 83 | 8 | ||
| Pharmacy | 81 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 5 | 73 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 61 | 11 | 3 | |
| Physician Assistant | 74 | |||
| Social Work | 34 | 34 | ||
| Accounting | 26 | 21 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 47 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 37 | 9 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 21 | 25 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 44 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 20 | 22 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | 35 | ||
| Communication, General | 30 | 9 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 28 | 7 | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 32 | 5 | ||
| History, General | 27 | 6 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 21 | 9 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 13 | 16 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 29 | |||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 26 | 2 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 28 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | 10 | 3 | |
| Computer Science | 22 | 3 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 21 | 4 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | 13 | ||
| Education, General | 22 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 21 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 19 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | 4 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 19 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 19 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 15 | 3 | ||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 18 | |||
| Instrumentation Technology & Technician | 17 | |||
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 16 | |||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 16 | |||
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 6 | 9 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 7 | 7 | ||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 14 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | 7 | ||
| Finance, General | 14 | |||
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology & Technician | 13 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 10 | 3 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 13 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 10 | 3 | ||
| Nuclear Engineering | 8 | 5 | ||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 3 | 10 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 12 | |||
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 12 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 12 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | |||
| Nuclear Engineering Technology & Technician | 12 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | 5 | 1 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 1 | 9 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | 1 | ||
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 3 | 7 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| Physics, General | 9 | 1 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 10 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 9 | |||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 5 | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 8 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | 2 | ||
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 8 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 3 | 5 | ||
| Economics, General | 8 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | 5 | 2 | |
| Microbiology, General | 6 | 2 | ||
| School Psychology | 8 | |||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 7 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 7 | |||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 7 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 6 | |||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 6 | |||
| Informatics | 6 | |||
| Welding Technology & Welder | 6 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | |||
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology & CNC Machinist | 5 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | 3 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | 2 | ||
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 4 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 4 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 4 | |||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 4 | |||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 4 | |||
| Environmental Science | 2 | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |||
| Public Health, General | 3 | |||
| Statistics, General | 3 | |||
| Systems Engineering | 3 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 2 | |||
| Engineering Science | 2 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 2 | |||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 2 | |||
| Philosophy | 2 | |||
| Physics, Other | 2 | |||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 | |||
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | |||
| Experimental Psychology | 1 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 519 | 1,121 | 587 | 192 |
Idaho State University has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 37% | 39% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Idaho State University has published 10,538 scientific papers with 222,348 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 92 | 445 |
| 1993 | 103 | 447 |
| 1994 | 88 | 515 |
| 1995 | 117 | 608 |
| 1996 | 118 | 800 |
| 1997 | 184 | 785 |
| 1998 | 131 | 871 |
| 1999 | 163 | 957 |
| 2000 | 161 | 1300 |
| 2001 | 163 | 1345 |
| 2002 | 195 | 1627 |
| 2003 | 194 | 1943 |
| 2004 | 187 | 2316 |
| 2005 | 267 | 2754 |
| 2006 | 294 | 3236 |
| 2007 | 289 | 3685 |
| 2008 | 274 | 4079 |
| 2009 | 340 | 4895 |
| 2010 | 323 | 5516 |
| 2011 | 347 | 6493 |
| 2012 | 358 | 7261 |
| 2013 | 392 | 7936 |
| 2014 | 404 | 9271 |
| 2015 | 402 | 9795 |
| 2016 | 399 | 10557 |
| 2017 | 426 | 11082 |
| 2018 | 402 | 12046 |
| 2019 | 446 | 13823 |
| 2020 | 487 | 16598 |
| 2021 | 541 | 17629 |
| 2022 | 474 | 17777 |
| 2023 | 490 | 18512 |
| 2024 | 378 | 18267 |
Idaho State University alumni
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William Petersen
- Enrolled in Idaho State University
- Studied in 1974
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm produceractortelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
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William Louis Petersen is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Gil Grissom in the CBS drama thriller series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015), for which he won a Screen Actors Guild Award and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award; he was further nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards as a producer of the show. He reprised his role as Gil Grissom in the sequel CSI: Vegas, which premiered on October 6, 2021.
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Jared Allen
- Occupations
- American football playercurler
- Biography
-
Jared Scot Allen is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. A five-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro selection, he recorded 136 career sacks. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025.
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Marvin Lewis
- Occupations
- American football coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Marvin Roland Lewis Jr. is an American professional football coach who is the assistant head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). Previously, Lewis was the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals for 16 seasons. He came to prominence as the defensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens from 1996 to 2001, whose defense in 2000 set the record for the fewest points allowed in a 16-game season and led the franchise to their first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XXXV. This success resulted in Lewis being named the Bengals' head coach, where he served from 2003 to 2018.
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Shay Carl
- Occupations
- actortelevision producer
- Biography
-
Shay Carl Butler, known by his online alias Shay Carl, is an American YouTuber. He has three YouTube channels, two of which ("shaycarl" and "SHAYTARDS") have over three million subscribers. Butler and Corey Vidal developed a documentary called Vlogumentary on a $200,000+ budget that was funded with an Indiegogo campaign and raised by mostly from his viewers. Vlogumentary was released on April 20, 2016. Forbes called Butler one of the "most successful video entrepreneurs on YouTube" and in 2011 The New York Times featured Butler's production company Maker Studios.
General info
| Alternative names | ISU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1901 |
| Motto | Veritas Vos Liberabit. |
| Colors | black, orange |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,788 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 921 S 8th Ave Pocatello, Idaho, 83209 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 56,000 |
| Phone | 2082822700 |